Bouncing Off The Menu

Description

Get Behind the Scenes of Bindi's fascinating life! When Bindi takes a train ride through the heart of Australia with some family friends, she's dispirited to see more kangaroos on the menu than out the window. Visiting a kangaroo rescue centre near Alice Springs, Bindi learns more about the harsh methods used to kill kangaroos in that area. But, along with her friends Damian and Len, Bindi is determined to keep one of Australia's best known and loved species as far away from the dinner table as possible!

Author description

The inspiration and co-creator of the Bindi Wildlife Adventures series, Bindi Irwin has achieved a remarkable amount in her thirteen years. As the daughter of Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, she has been involved with caring for wildlife and promoting conservation since she was tiny. She has hosted the Emmy-award-winning TV program Bindi: The Jungle Girl series, she sings, she dances, she acts in movies, all while helping her mum run Australia Zoo. She loves echidnas and eating mango.