The Children in the Bush by Ruth Dallas. First Edition
$19.99
Secondhand hardcover, ex library, good condition with Dust Jacket. First Edition Published by Methuen, 1969. The story follows four children—Sophie, Robbie, Helen, and Jean—living in the New Zealand bush in the 1890s after their father's death, with their mother often away nursing. Narrated by the youngest, Jean, it depicts their daily adventures, chores, and self-reliance while fostering responsibility and kindness among them. The simple, delightful tales capture the hardships and joys of pioneer life in a vivid, engaging way.
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Type: KIDS FICTION
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