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yThe Further Adventures of TuckonieThe Further Adventures of Tuckonie and PeggyLorna Bingham,
Marianne Martin,
Sydney:Winn,1942Z12649311942single work children's fiction children's adventure The adventures of 11-year-old Tuckonie and his best friend Peggy, daughter of white settlers, in their search for the golden boomerang.
yTuckonie's Warrior FriendLorna Bingham,
Sydney:Winn,1944Z8364961944single work children's fiction children's Eleven-year-old Aboriginal boy Tuckonie, his white friend Peggy, and their adult friend Lucky Dan continue their travels. They meet Gulunna, a chief's son who has just had a 'spell of ill fortune' (3) placed on him by other tribe members who disagree with his desire to 'throw off the rule of the medicine men' (4). When he is cast out of his tribe, Gulunna joins Tuckonie, Peggy, and Dan on their adventures.