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Our Australian Girl: A Friend for Grace (Book 2)

By Sofie Laguna
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A Friend for Grace by Sofie Laguna follows the journey of Grace, a young convict girl in early 19th-century Australia. As she tries to find her place in this new and challenging environment, Grace encounters both trials and friendships that test her strength and resilience. The story explores themes of hardship, courage, and the importance of friendship in an unfamiliar world.
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You might enjoy this story if you revel in tales of historical adventure and resilience, as it follows a spirited young girl navigating the challenges and friendships of 1800s Australia. Perfect for readers who appreciate engaging narratives about courage, loyalty, and friendship set in a richly detailed historical context.

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Our Australian Girl: A Friend for Grace (Book 2)

Grace's journey continues in this, the second of four books about a convict girl who is given a second chance. Grace is on board the Indispensable , being transported to New South Wales from London to start new her life as a convict servant. A dramatic and exciting insight into the trials of our convict ancestors.

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Grace's journey continues in this, the second of four books about a convict girl who is given a second chance. Grace is on board the Indispensable, being transported to New South Wales from London to start her new life as a convict servant.

Even though she misses the horses on Fleet Street, she is happy to have her new friend Hannah with her, who makes even the most horrible situations magical. But when sickness sweeps the ship, who will survive?

A dramatic and exciting insight into the trials of our convict ancestors, A Friend for Grace is a tale of bravery and friendship from a writer of immense talent.

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Our Australian Girl: A Friend for Grace (Book 2) by Sofie Laguna is praised for its engaging narrative that continues the adventures of Grace, a young girl navigating life in 1800s Australia. Reviewers commend its historical accuracy and the way it captures the challenges and resilience of the protagonist. It is recommended for its ability to appeal to young readers, encouraging them to understand and empathise with the past through engaging writing and relatable characters.

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ISBN: 9780143305293

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 May 2011

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 142g

Pages: 144

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Sofie Laguna Young Adult

About the Author

Sofie Laguna's books include My Yellow Blanky, Too Loud Lily, Surviving Aunt Marsha, Bad Buster and Big Ned's Bushwalk. Lucia Masciullo recently illustrated Sonya Hartnett's The Boy and Toy.

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