{"title":"Teena McCarthy","description":"\u003cp\u003eTeena McCarthy crafts insightful narratives that explore the rich tapestry of arts and culture, often blending vivid storytelling with historical depth. Her works invite readers to immerse themselves in evocative settings and compelling characters, as seen in titles like \u003cem\u003eBush Mary\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a distinct voice, McCarthy illuminates the nuances of cultural heritage and human experience, making her books a thoughtful choice for those drawn to stories that reflect creativity and the spirit of place.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bush-mary-by-teena-mccarthy-9780648917625","title":"Bush Mary","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe only Sundays I looked forward to were spent with my beloved Australian nanna Kathleen Mary McCarthy. I would sit with Nanna McC - listening to her stories unwind - and watch her pickle onions and brew ginger beer for Sister Kate's fete. She always cared for unloved and unwanted orphans. She would send me out to play with them. I didn't understand that I was playing with stolen children. I used to think Nanna McC was a kind of saint.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI knew she was sent into service as a domestic slave, but it was not until that moment I understood that she was a \u003cem\u003eBush Mary\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- Teena McCarthy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470207828204,"sku":"9780648917625","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780648917625-bush-mary.jpg?v=1775213788"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/teena-mccarthy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}