Dick Lester of Kurrajong

"Dick Lester of Kurrajong" by Mary Grant Bruce is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on a young boy named Dick Lester as he embarks on a series of adventurous events catalyzed by a sudden visit from his mother. Through Dick's journey, we are introduced to his relationships, his experiences at boarding school, and the anticipation of reuniting with his father after a lengthy separation. The opening of the story reveals the setting of a boarding school where Dick, a thirteen-year-old boy, receives unexpected news that his mother is coming to visit him. Initially anxious about the reason for being summoned by the school doctor, Dick's spirits are lifted when he joyfully discovers that his mother has arrived for a surprise visit. Their reunion is marked by affection and excitement, as they discuss his life at school and their plans to travel together to meet Dick's father in Fremantle. This cheerful and lighthearted beginning sets the stage for their journey and promises further youthful adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Mary Grant Bruce, also known as Minnie Bruce, was an Australian children's author and journalist. While all her thirty-seven books enjoyed popular success in Australia and overseas, particularly in the United Kingdom, she was most famous for the Billabong series, focussing on the adventures of the Linton family on Billabong Station in Victoria and in England and Ireland during World War I.