Queensland Cousins

Published in 1908, 'Queensland Cousins' by Eleanor Luisa Haverfield is a juvenile fiction novel that follows the Orban family, particularly the adventures of children Nesta, Eustace, Peter, and baby Becky, living on a sugar plantation in North Queensland, Australia. The story explores themes of family, childhood curiosity, and the challenges of isolation as the children navigate their environment filled with both excitement and danger, including local Aboriginal populations. The narrative begins with the children's anticipation of a parcel from England, setting the stage for emotional and thrilling encounters in their unique bush setting.