Ned Kelly - The Bullet-Proof Bushranger

This is the story of how a poor, country kid grew up to be a legendary cop-fighting, bank-robbing, bullet-proof bushranger. Ned Kelly's story is one that has captivated generations of Australians and has inspired many children and adults alike to take an interest in Australia's colonial history. This book tells that story in a simple, fact-based account full of original illustrations that will educate and entertain junior readers.

About the author

Aidan Phelan is an independent writer and is the writer and historian for A Guide to Australian Bushranging, a website that has been bringing Australia's outlaw heritage to a worldwide audience since 2017. Since 2020 he has released two editions of his novel Glenrowan, Aaron Sherritt: Persona non Grata, Bushranging Tales: Volume One, and his edit of William Westwood's autobiography, published as William Westwood In His Own Words. He is also a member of the Australian Crime Writers Association and has edited and illustrated books for other authors including Georgina Stones and Judy Lawson.

Product details

• Authors: Aidan Phelan
• Publisher: Australian Bushranging
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 6 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.11.2023
• EAN: 9780645700145
• ISBN: 978-0-6457001-4-5
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 4 mm
• Weight: 86 g
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > General, reference works