Outback: The Diary of Jimmy Porter is the eighteenth book in Scholastic Australia's My Australian Story. It was written by children's author Christine Harris. The book was first released in October 2005 and later republished in April 2010 and in June 2019 with new cover art. It was followed by Cyclone Tracy by Alan Tucker.
Dedication[]
- "This book is dedicated to Bill 'Swampy' Marsh, who helped me understand that we carry the bush in our hearts. CH"
Book description[]
- "Jimmy Porter has moved to the middle of nowhere.
His uncle's family live in a wattle-and-daub hut, days' walk away from even the nearest neighbour.
Life in 1927 in the outback is tough—but the people who live there can cope with just about anything.
But when disaster strikes, how can they get help?"
Jimmy Porter has moved to the middle of nowhere. His uncle's family live in a wattle-and-daub hut, days' walk away from even the nearest neighbour.
Life in 1927 in the outback is tough—but the people who live there can cope with just about anything.
But when disaster strikes, how can they get help?"
Plot[]
Historical Note[]
Characters[]
- Main article: List of Outback characters
- Jimmy Porter
Author[]
- Main article: Christine Harris
Editions[]
![Outback My Australian Story reprint 9781741696158 (April 2010)[2]](/wiki/File:Outback2.jpg "Outback2.jpg (23 KB)")
![Outback My Australian Story reprint 9781760662486 (June 2019)[3]](/wiki/File:Outback3.jpg "Outback3.jpg (151 KB)")
Acknowledgements[]
- "The author wishes to thank Valerie Sitters, librarian at the Royal Geographical Society, Adelaide, for her invaluable help with the research for this book."
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