True History of the Kelly Gang

As the book starts Ned Kelly is just a young child. He is going through some tough times because his father is never there. Some kid said something about his family and he beats him up. Then his father gets sent to the gaol for killing a cop. One day when Ned was walking home he sees a boy drowning in a river. He dove in and saved him. The boy was Dick Shelton and now Mr. Shelton is grateful. He gives Ned a sash for his duty. Ned’s father then kills himself at the end of the chapter. Now the Kelly’s are mourning. They move to Greta and are now visited by Uncle James. Uncle James tries to “get with” Ellen and Ned steps in and tries to tell him off. James leaves and then in the middle of the night he burns their house. The Constable comes and arrests him. He gets sentenced to be hanged by the Assizes. Now they move to section 57-A. They farm the land and begin a new life. Now Harry Power and Alex Gunn come and Harry wants Ellen and at the end we learn Alex Gunn will be marrying Anne Kelly.
So far this book is getting more and more interesting as it goes on. With each turn of the page a new twist comes around. I also like that there is action galore. They impression that I get from Ned Kelly, is that he cares for his family very much. He beat up some kid just because he said something about Ned’s family. Ned isn’t going to take any crap from no-one. I think that he will be getting into more trouble in the future, either with the “traps” or with his mothers “friends” because he is so protective. I think it’s too early to tell what exactly will happen but I think the Kelly’s wont be making friends with the police in any way. I also think that by meeting Harry Power, who also has trouble with the police, they will form a stronger bond. I think that the title suggests the Ned and Jem are going to start a gang soon. Harry Power also might be in this gang because he doesn’t get along with the police as well. But its too early to tell so ill keep reading to find out.