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The Black Dress

Mary MacKillop – A Novel
By Pamela Freeman
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In The Black Dress by Pamela Freeman, readers follow a young protagonist named Marnie as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and transformation against a backdrop of magic and mystery. Marnie dons a mysterious black dress, which propels her into a series of challenges and adventures that test her courage and reshape her identity. This young adult novel intricately weaves themes of empowerment and personal growth with an enchanting narrative.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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The Black Dress

She is old now and dying but once she was young - young and poor and smart and drawn desperately to another life. This is the story of an unconventional woman who was born into a time and a religion bound by convention. What Mary MacKillop did with her life is part of history.

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She is old now and dying but once she was young—young and poor and smart and drawn desperately to another life. This is the story of an unconventional woman who was born into a time and a religion bound by convention. What Mary MacKillop did with her life is part of history.

The Black Dress by Pamela Freeman delves into the life of a remarkable woman who challenged the norms of her era. Discover the journey of a woman who left an indelible mark on history.

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The Black Dress by Pamela Freeman has been praised as credible and compelling. It explores themes of suffering, strength, religion, and rebellion. Many find it an inspirational story, regardless of personal beliefs, with a narrative richly steeped in Australian history.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742031637

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: Black Dog Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 338g

Pages: 288

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Pamela Freeman Young Adult

About the Author

Pamela Freeman is an award-winning children’s author who has also worked as a freelance business and technical writer. Pamela’s work ranges from picture books to young adult novels and she is best known for her Floramonde series of fantasy novels which include The Willow Tree's Daughter, Windrider and The Centre of Magic. The Castings Trilogy is Pamela’s highly successful fantasy series for adults published by Hachette Australia. In addition to this, she teaches creative writing to adults at the Sydney Writers’ Centre. Victor’s Challenge won the 2009 Aurealis Award for Best Children’s Short Fiction/Illustrated Work/Picture Book and was a Notable Book in the Younger Readers Category, Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards, 2010. For more information about Pamela and her books, please visit her website: www.pamelafreemanbooks.com

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