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Dancing With Ben Hall

By Jackie French
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Dancing With Ben Hall by Jackie French is a captivating children's story set in the Australian bush, where a young girl named Clara encounters the legendary bushranger Ben Hall. Through adventures and exploring themes of courage and friendship, the story brings history alive in a way that is both educational and entertaining. The novel provides a glimpse into 19th-century Australia, filled with cultural details and heartwarming moments.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by Australian history and larger-than-life figures. It combines adventure and a touch of the supernatural, centring around a child’s imaginative journey linked to the legendary bushranger, Ben Hall. It's perfect for young readers with a love for exciting stories and historical adventures.

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Dancing With Ben Hall

A collection of short stories, both historical and contemporary, based on real people and real events.

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A wonderful collection of stories by one of our most successful authors.

All of Jackie French's books are in demand, and this will be no exception. These stories give children an insight into Australian history and contemporary life in a very personalised way, as they are drawn from Jackie's own family histories and experiences: a grandmother who danced with Ben Hall, a true story of shipwreck survival, and lots more.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780207187476

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 April 1997

Country: Australia

Imprint: Angus & Robertson Childrens

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 118g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Jackie French AM is an award-winning writer, wombat negotiator, the 2014–2015 Australian Children's Laureate and the 2015 Senior Australian of the Year. In 2016, Jackie became a Member of the Order of Australia for her contribution to children's literature and her advocacy for youth literacy. She is regarded as one of Australia's most popular children's authors and writes across all genres — from picture books, history, fantasy, ecology and sci-fi, to her much-loved historical fiction for a variety of age groups. 'A book can change a child's life. A book can change the world' was the primary philosophy behind Jackie's two-year term as Laureate. jackiefrench.com facebook.com/authorjackiefrench

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