Half Caste is a 1933 Australian novel by Eric Baume.

[1] The novel was one of the most popular Australian books of the year.

[2] The Bulletin said Baume "tells vividly and clearly, often poignantly, the problems that beset the half-caste Maori girl who is highly educated but is without money or social background.

"[3] The Australian Woman's Mirror called it "a frankly realistic and in parts savagely critical piece of writing.

"[4] Film rights were acquired by United Artists in 1946.