Seven Little Australians

Set in nineteenth-century Sydney, the story revolves around Captain Woolcot and his seven unruly children, who create chaos in their country home. With a young stepmother, Esther, who is not much help, the siblings—Meg, Pip, Judy, Bunty, Nell, Baby, and the General—embark on a series of mischievous adventures. First published in 1894, this classic by Ethel Turner captures the joy and anarchy of family life, making it a beloved children's book in Australia.