Red Ned

by Tony Wilson

You might know the tale of a Kelly named Ned, A bushranger type with a can on his head But do you know the story of Jed Kelly? He's a regular eight-year-old kid who hates his wild mane of red hair. One day, he takes matters into his own hands Written by well-known author Tony Wilson, and fabulously brought to life by renowned illustrator Heath McKenzie.

24 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2018

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[Lara Bate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Red Ned by Tony Wilson is a story about a boy who has red hair. He wants to cut his hair but his mother doesn't want that to happen. He ends up bleaching it but then his hair falls out and he wears a bucket on his head. People think he is Ned Kelly. The end quote is "You are who you are, that's the truth, such is life". It is a story of self-acceptance but also incorporates a bit of Australian history.