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Black Snake

The Daring of Ned Kelly

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Black Snake

By: Carole Wilkinson
Narrated by: Tamblyn Lord
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Ned Kelly was a thief, a bank robber and a murderer. He was in trouble with the law from the age of 12. He stole hundreds of horses and cattle. He robbed two banks. He killed three men.

Yet, when Ned was sentenced to death, thousands of people rallied to save his life. He stood up to the authorities and fought for what he believed in. He defended the rights of people who had no power.

Was he a villain? Or a hero? What do you think?

©2025 Carole Wilkinson (P)2025 Bolinda Publishing
Biographies History & Culture

Critic reviews

'With Black Snake, Carole Wilkinson turns her hand from historical fiction to factual reportage, retelling the familiar story of the Ned Kelly legend. Factually, simple and without bias, Black Snake presents the circumstances behind the events as well as the conflicts between the personalities.' (Magpies Magazine)
'Author Carole Wilkinson aimed Black Snake squarely at the late primary/early secondary level and succeeded where others had failed.' (IronOutlaw)
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