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Our Australian Girl: The Grace Stories

By Lucia Masciullo and Sofie Laguna
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Our Australian Girl: The Grace Stories follows the adventures of a young girl named Grace during the early days of Australia’s settlement. As she navigates life in a new colony, Grace faces challenges that test her courage and determination while fostering growth and resilience. This series vividly brings to life the experiences of a spirited girl in a unique historical setting.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in historical adventures featuring a young, spirited heroine. It brings to life the experiences of a courageous Australian girl growing up in challenging times, perfect for children who love stories of resilience and hope.

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For the first time, read all four Grace stories in one beautiful hardback edition. It's 1808... and Grace's world is about to change - from her tough life as a mudlark on the River Thames in London, to the adventures and challenges she faces as a servant girl in a new country.

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It's 1808... and Grace's world is about to change—from her tough life as a mudlark on the River Thames in London, to the adventures and challenges she faces as a servant girl in a new country.

Journey with Grace across all four exciting stories about a convict girl who's given a second chance. Dreamy, thoughtful, brave and compassionate, Grace is an unforgettable Australian Girl.

Our Australian Girl: The Grace Stories offers an inspiring tale of resilience and transformation, perfect for readers looking for an engaging historical narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780670077540

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 October 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: Viking Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 546g

Pages: 444

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Children's Books Children's Historical Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Historical Fiction Lucia Masciullo Penguin Books Sofie Laguna Young Adult

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 works as a fine art painter and freelance illustrator.

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