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Our Australian Girl: Meet Grace (Book 1)

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Our Australian Girl: Meet Grace (Book 1) by Sofie Laguna follows the story of a spirited young girl named Grace living in colonial Australia. As an orphan, Grace navigates her life with resilience and courage, finding her way through challenges in a society that often overlooks those like herself. This engaging tale captures her journey with vivid storytelling suitable for children's readers.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring Australian history through vibrant storytelling suitable for younger readers. This book offers a captivating journey following a determined young girl as she navigates challenges in colonial Australia, providing both entertainment and educational insights. Perfect for children who love stories of adventure, resilience, and historical settings.

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Our Australian Girl: Meet Grace (Book 1)

It's 1808 and Grace is living with her uncle in London. They have no money, and Grace is always lonely and often hungry. One afternoon Grace can't resist taking a shiny red apple from a grocer's cart - and then another... Before she knows it, Grace is being chased through the streets! Will she be caught and sent to prison - or worse?

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It's 1808 and Grace is living with her uncle in London. They have no money, and Grace is always lonely and often hungry. The best part of her day is going to Fleet Street to talk to the horses that she loves so much.

One afternoon, Grace can't resist taking a shiny red apple from a grocer's cart—and then another... Before she knows it, Grace is being chased through the streets! Will she be caught and sent to prison—or worse?

Meet Grace and join her adventure in the first of four exciting stories about a convict girl who is given a second chance.

Our Australian Girl: Meet Grace (Book 1) by Sofie Laguna is a captivating tale of courage, friendship, and resilience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143305286

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: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 142g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Sofie Laguna's books include My Yellow Blanky, Too Loud Lily, Surviving Aunt Marsha, Bad Buster and Big Ned's Bushwalk.

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