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My Place

By Nadia Wheatley
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In My Place by Nadia Wheatley, young readers embark on a journey exploring the history of a single neighbourhood in Australia. Each page reveals a different decade, providing a snapshot of the lives and experiences of families from diverse backgrounds over time. This engaging picture book, rich in detail and illustration, offers a deep dive into cultural and historical changes seen through the eyes of children living there.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by stories that explore the diverse and ever-changing history of a single place through the eyes of children. This imaginative and beautifully illustrated tale invites readers to journey through time, witnessing the evolution of a neighbourhood and its inhabitants, fostering an appreciation for history and community in young readers.

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My Place

Experience two hundred years of Australian history through the eyes of twenty children growing up on a single piece of land they all know as "my place".

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Discover, or rediscover, a time machine which takes the reader back into the past. It depicts the history of one particular piece of land in Sydney from 1788 to 1988 through the stories of the various children who have lived there.

This new edition includes a new timeline, which traces the history of the characters in the book, as well as the history of Australia, and is right up-to-date with reference to the Australian government's apology to Indigenous Australians.

Ages 6+.

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My Place by Nadia Wheatley is highly praised for its engaging storytelling and educational value, serving as a vivid portrayal of Australia's history over two centuries. Reviewers commend its unique structure of revisiting the same suburb every ten years, which effectively immerses readers in historical changes through detailed illustrations. The book is celebrated for its ability to captivate both children and adults, offering a rich exploration of cultural influences without feeling like a traditional history lesson.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921150654

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2008

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Donna Rawlins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 255.0mm

Weight: 265g

Pages: 48

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About the Author

Nadia Wheatley is a widely published author of picture books, fiction, history and biography for both adults and children. Seven of her books have been CBCA Honour books in her native Australia, and she has twice received the New South Wales Premier's Children's Book Prize. Her work includes Five Times Dizzy, Highway, The House that was Eureka, Lucy in the Light Year and Going Bush. She lives in Australia. Find Nadia online at www.nadiawheatley.com and on Twitter as @NadiaWheatley. Donna Rawlins is an illustrator, book designer and teacher. She has won many awards for her work and in 2003 was the recipient of the prestigious Lady Cutler Award, presented by the Children's Book Council of New South Wales, for her outstanding contribution to the children's book industry in Australia. Her books include The Kinder Hat, Tucking Mummy In, and Firefighters (9781921150296). She lives in the Lower Blue Mountains outside Sydney, Australia.

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