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Ten Pound Pom

By Carole Wilkinson
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Ten Pound Pom by Carole Wilkinson is a captivating children's book that tells the story of a young girl named Carole, whose family takes a life-changing journey from England to Australia in the 1950s. The book explores the challenges and adventures they face as immigrants adapting to a new culture and environment. Through Carole's eyes, young readers gain insightful perspectives on themes of resilience and the immigrant experience.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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If you enjoy stories about adventure and new beginnings, this book may appeal to you. It offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of British families migrating to Australia in the post-war era. Perfect for young readers intrigued by history and the challenges of adapting to a new country, it blends engaging storytelling with insightful cultural experiences.

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Ten Pound Pom

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An important slice of Australia's immigration story, detailing the 1960s push for British migrants.

I don’t want to go to Australia. I have just started grammar school. My best friend Sally goes there too. But it looks like there could be another war and Dad has convinced Mum to go. Because we’re migrants, the voyage is costing Mum and Dad only £10 each. My brother Brian and I are travelling free. It’s a long way to Australia. What if we never come back to England?

In the 1950s and 60s, Australia welcomed thousands of British immigrants as part of the Assisted Passage Migration Scheme. Ten Pound Pom is the true story of award-winning author Carole Wilkinson’s immigration to Australia.

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Ten Pound Pom by Carole Wilkinson is praised for its engaging narrative and vivid illustrations by Liz Anelli. The book effectively captures the nuances of long-distance ship travel and resonates with older readers. It is part of the "Our Stories" series, offering easily digestible historical insights and migration experiences, making it both educational and enjoyable. The writing is accessible, with authentic characters and an appealing episodic structure, allowing for leisurely reading.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760653132

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 July 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Liz Anelli

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 211.0mm

Height: 297.0mm

Weight: 174g

Pages: 32

Collections

Carole Wilkinson Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Carole Wilkinson is an award-winning and much loved author of books for children. She has a long-standing fascination with dragons and is interested in the history of everything. Though Carole has written over 30 books, she did not write her first book until she was nearly 40. Before that she had worked as a laboratory assistant and as a film and television writer and editor.


Illustrator Liz Anelli previously lived and worked in England but now resides in Newcastle, NSW. She has a huge passion for drawing and keeps rows of sketchbooks in her studio. In 2017, her book Desert Lake: The Story of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre (written by Pamela Freeman) was a CBCA Notable Book and was short-listed for the NSW Premier’s Literary Award, NSW Premier’s History Awards, the Environment Award for Children’s Literature and the Educational Publishing Awards. Her latest book with Walker is The Biscuit Maker (2020), written by Sue Lawson.

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