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Our Australian Girl: The Grace Stories
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Meet Grace and join her on a historical adventure about a convict girl who is given a second chance. All four Grace stories in one edition, with a bonus chapter at the end!
Read all four Grace stories in one beautiful paperback 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.
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.
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Our Australian Girl: The Grace Stories by Lucia Masciullo and Sofie Laguna has been praised for its engaging portrayal of a young girl's life in Australia during the 1800s. Reviewers commend the book for its historical detail and its ability to capture the spirit and resilience of the protagonist, Grace. The narrative's blend of adventure, cultural context, and emotional depth is highlighted as particularly appealing for young readers.
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ISBN: 9781761049941
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 March 2023
Country: Australia
Imprint: Puffin
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 448
About the Author
Sofie Laguna (Author) Sofie Laguna has written four novels for adults which have won numerous literary awards including the Miles Franklin Award, the Colin Roderick Award and the Indie Award. She has also been shortlisted for the Stella Prize, the ALS Gold Medal, the Voss Award, the Victorian Premier's Literary Award and the Prime Minister's Literary Award. Sofie's many books for children have been published in the US and the UK and in translation in Europe and Asia, and been named Honour and Notable Books by the Children's Book Council of Australia. The Underworld, Sofie's fifth adult novel, is scheduled for publication with Penguin Random House 2025. Lucia Masciullo (Illustrator) Lucia Masciullo grew up in Livorno, Tuscany. She moved to Australia in 2007 and since then she has been happily working as an illustrator. She has illustrated more than 30 books, among which are the CBCA Honour Book and Prime Minister Award short-listed Come Down, Cat! by Sonya Hartnett, as well as the Our Australian Girl series, Meet Katie at the Beach by Rebecca Johnson in the Aussie Kids series, and An A to Z of Dreaming Differently by Tracey Dembo. She now lives on the Gold Coast.
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