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Our Australian Girl: A Friend for Grace (Book 2)
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See moreGrace's journey continues in this, the second of four books about a convict girl who is given a second chance. Grace is on board the Indispensable , being transported to New South Wales from London to start new her life as a convict servant. A dramatic and exciting insight into the trials of our convict ancestors.
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Grace's journey continues in this, the second of four books about a convict girl who is given a second chance. Grace is on board the Indispensable, being transported to New South Wales from London to start her new life as a convict servant.
Even though she misses the horses on Fleet Street, she is happy to have her new friend Hannah with her, who makes even the most horrible situations magical. But when sickness sweeps the ship, who will survive?
A dramatic and exciting insight into the trials of our convict ancestors, A Friend for Grace is a tale of bravery and friendship from a writer of immense talent.
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Our Australian Girl: A Friend for Grace (Book 2) by Sofie Laguna is praised for its engaging narrative that continues the adventures of Grace, a young girl navigating life in 1800s Australia. Reviewers commend its historical accuracy and the way it captures the challenges and resilience of the protagonist. It is recommended for its ability to appeal to young readers, encouraging them to understand and empathise with the past through engaging writing and relatable characters.
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ISBN: 9780143305293
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 May 2011
Country: Australia
Imprint: Puffin
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 142g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Sofie Laguna's books include My Yellow Blanky, Too Loud Lily, Surviving Aunt Marsha, Bad Buster and Big Ned's Bushwalk. Lucia Masciullo recently illustrated Sonya Hartnett's The Boy and Toy.
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