We of the Never-Never

Mrs Aeneas (Jeannie) Gunn (1870–1961) was born in Carlton, Melbourne and worked as a teacher after graduating from Melbourne University. In 1901 she married the explorer, pastoralist and journalist Aeneas James Gunn. Together they travelled to a remote outback station at Mataranka in the Northern Territory. When her husband died early in 1903, Gunn returned to live in Melbourne. Jeannie's first book, The Little Black Princess: a True Tale of Life in the Never-Never Land, was published in 1905. We of the Never Never, her second book, has remained a bestselling classic – selling more than a million copies since publication.

Marie-Louise Walker has worked extensively in Australian television, film and theatre. She trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and has appeared in stage productions in both the UK and Australia. Her work includes roles in popular outdoor productions including Romeo and Juliet, Alice in Wonderland and Macbeth. Her television work includes roles in The Saddle Club, Blue Heelers, Water Rats and Ocean Girl and she has loved giving voice to books for over 12 years now.