Get Me Out of Here!

Name: Get Me Out of Here!
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781760526993
Price: 32.99 NZD
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Foolish and Fearless Convict Escapes

By Pauline Deeves

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Summary

Get Me Out of Here! by Pauline Deeves is a delightful children's book that follows the adventures of a curious character who finds themselves in unexpected and amusing situations. The story revolves around themes of friendship, exploration, and the quest for freedom, unfolding in a fun and engaging manner that captivates young readers. With humour and heart, the book encourages kids to embrace their own adventures, leaving them eager for each turn of the page.
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This delightful children's book offers a mix of adventure and humour, capturing the imaginations of young readers. You might enjoy it if you appreciate engaging stories filled with excitement and charming characters that spark curiosity and laughter.

Get Me Out of Here!

Full of crims, crooks and rascally runaways, this fun and light-hearted non-fiction title is a colourful celebration of Australia's convict past.

Description

Meet the convicts behind Australia's most rascally, dastardly prison escapes. Gifted geniuses or total goofballs? You be the judge!

Featuring Moondyne Joe, Mary Bryant, and a guy who put on a kangaroo skin and hopped away (literally), this fun and engaging collection brings Australia's early colonial past to life.

Get Me Out of Here! invites readers on a thrilling journey through history, showcasing the incredible tales of escape that mark Australia's convict era.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Get Me Out of Here! by Pauline Deeves is highly recommended for its engaging storytelling and whimsical illustrations. Reviewers appreciate its accessible content and the consideration given to historical accuracy, especially concerning Aboriginal advisory inputs. The book is seen as an excellent resource for libraries, offering a fascinating and insightful look into Australia's colonial past.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760526993

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 May 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Contributors:

Illustrated by Brent Wilson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 571g

Pages: 64

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Pauline Deeves

About the Author

Pauline Deeves has been a teacher for more than 30 years with experience from kindergarten to college, including 15 years as a teacher librarian. She has contributed to many educational and children's publications and reviewed manuscripts for educational publishers. Pauline has published more than 200 magazine articles in Australia and overseas and written several books. She is a regular visitor to schools, presenting writing workshops for both students and teachers.

Brent Wilson is an illustrator whose art is characterised by a playful mid-century aesthetic. With its bold colours, loose lines and jaunty characters, his work inspires nostalgia for the children's books and advertising campaigns of the 1950s and 60s. His illustrations regularly appear in major national publications and, recently, Brent illustrated the children's book Koalas Like To... by Shae Millward, which was shortlisted for the 2021 Australian Book Design Awards.