Set in the rugged Australian outback, this gripping novel follows a group of children who are stranded in the wilderness after their parents are killed by bandits. Led by the resourceful and fearless Nellie, the children face numerous challenges and dangers as they struggle to survive and find their way back to civilization. Boldrewood's vivid descriptions of the landscape and his sympathetic portrayal of the children make this an unforgettable adventure story for readers of all ages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.