Ruby: A Story of the Australian Bush: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Ruby: A Story of the Australian Bush is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Jamieson, Molly E..
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"Ruby: A Story of the Australian Bush" by Molly E. Jamieson is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young girl named Ruby Thorne, who dreams of her unknown mother in Scotland while navigating her life in the Australian bush, where she lives with her father and stepmother. Themes of family, kindness, longing, and the contrast between Australia's harsh landscape and the beauty of her imagined Scottish home permeate the narrative. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Ruby, who is eagerly anticipating Christmas in the Australian bush. Through her interactions with her stepmother and her father, the story establishes Ruby's innocence, her longing for connection, and her contemplation of her mother's past. The bustling preparations for Christmas dinner and Ruby's excitement about the upcoming celebration paint a vivid picture of her life. However, the underlying tension reveals Ruby's struggles, including her stepmother's discontent with bush life and her yearning for the mother she never knew. This opening chapter sets the stage for Ruby's adventures and the challenges she will face as she explores her identity and the meaning of family.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Ruby: A Story of the Australian Bush
- Author credits: Jamieson, Molly E.
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Australia -- Juvenile fiction
- Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
- Christmas stories
- Girls -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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