AustLit

'Bones and Boots is a story about a young boy and a young girl who live in a treehouse by a river. Bones and Boots love an adventure. One day they find themselves on an adventure to find out if the princess who lives in the castle on top of the big green hill is okay. During their adventure time they discover a difference in cultures, set an example of kindness and respect and experience equality. They find themselves teaching the princess lots of fun things to do such as skimming rocks, rolling down hills and catching fish. Bones and Boots learn that the princess lives very differently to them and enjoy getting to know the princess and learning about how they are so different. During Bones’ and Boots’ adventure they are very helpful toward the princess and are even lucky enough to meet her father, the king, and see inside the big shiny castle.' (Publication summary)