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One Perfect Day

By Jackie French
Series: Making Tracks
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One Perfect Day by Jackie French weaves a compelling narrative set in a small Australian town. It explores the lives of two women from vastly different backgrounds who are brought together unexpectedly. As their stories intersect, the novel delves into themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning, framed by an evocative depiction of community and belonging.
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Billy's having a really bad day. No family, no friends, no fun and now he has to save his four-legged mate, Dusty, from certain death! Will the strangers by the side of the road be able to help him before it's too late? One Perfect Day features the magnificent Crossley car, part of the National Museum's collection.

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One Perfect Day is part of a series that takes readers on a fictional journey through some fascinating Australian stories. These stories are inspired by objects from the National Museum of Australia's collection.

Ideal for ages 8 and up, this book offers a captivating way to explore history through engaging narratives that bring the past to life.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781876944407

Publisher: National Museum of Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 May 2006

Country: Australia

Imprint: National Museum of Australia

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Peter Bray

Audience: Primary and secondary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 91g

Pages: 72

Collections

Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction General Fiction Jackie French Series: Making Tracks Young Adult

About the Author

Jackie French is a columnist and author who has produced 132 books and received more than 50 literary and children's choice awards. Peter Bray is the illustrator of A Penny to Remember and Tibby's Leaf.

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