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Our Australian Girl: Meet Rose (Book 1)

By Sherryl Clark
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Our Australian Girl: Meet Rose (Book 1) by Sherryl Clark follows the story of a young girl named Rose, who lives in Federation-era Melbourne. Set in the early 1900s, Rose navigates the challenges and adventures of her time, dealing with family struggles and her own aspirations. This engaging story introduces readers to historical Australian life through Rose's perspective, capturing her resilience and spirit.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love historical adventures with strong, relatable female characters. Set in the backdrop of early Melbourne, the story follows a spirited young girl navigating the challenges of her time, making it perfect for young readers who appreciate tales of resilience and friendship.

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Our Australian Girl: Meet Rose (Book 1)

It's 1900 and Rose lives with her family in a big house in Melbourne. She wants to play cricket, climb trees and be an adventurer! But Rose's mother has other ideas, and only wants Rose to be a proper young lady, wear frilly dresses and learn how to sew. Then Rose's favourite young aunt, Alice, comes to town, and everything changes.

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It's 1900 and Rose lives with her family in a big house in Melbourne. She wants to play cricket, climb trees, and be an adventurer! But Rose's mother has other ideas, and only wants Rose to be a proper young lady, wear frilly dresses, and learn how to sew.

Then Rose's favourite young aunt, Alice, comes to town, and everything changes. Alice is a suffragette who wears pantaloons and is eager to show Rose the wider world. Will Rose's mother let Aunt Alice stay? And will Rose ever get to do the things that she really loves?

Meet Rose and join her adventure in the first of four stories about a Federation girl who's determined to do things her way.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143305361

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 January 2011

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 128g

Pages: 128

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Sherryl Clark Young Adult

About the Author

Sherryl Clark is the author of children's books The Too-Tight Tutu, Sixth Grade Style Queen (Not!) and Motormouth, and two collections of poetry for adults, Edge and Thicker Than Water.

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