The Old Frangipani Tree at Flying Fish Point

Name: The Old Frangipani Tree at Flying Fish Point
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781922613523
Price: 22.99 NZD
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By Trina Saffioti

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The Old Frangipani Tree at Flying Fish Point by Trina Saffioti is a delightful children's book that weaves a heartwarming story set in a small Australian town. It follows a curious child who experiences a mysterious encounter under the town's frangipani tree. Blending cultural history and imagination, the tale captures the wonder and magic of belief through the eyes of a child.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate engaging children’s stories that blend cultural history with mystery and adventure. In this delightful tale, young readers are taken on a journey to uncover secrets in a small community, offering insights into Aboriginal culture and history, making it both educational and entertaining.

The Old Frangipani Tree at Flying Fish Point

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Age range 4 to 12

They placed the lei around her neck and a frangipani crown on her head. They put bangles around her wrists and the ukulele in her arms. 'Now you are a real island princess.'

Based on the experiences of the author's mother, The Old Frangipani Tree at Flying Fish Point is a touching story that follows a young girl named Faith, whose family cannot afford a fancy dress costume for the school's carnival. Luckily, her family have just the costume in mind.

With breathtaking illustrations that boldly draw us in to the narrative, The Old Frangipani Tree at Flying Fish Point is a delightful story for early to middle readers about courage, community and creativity.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922613523

Publisher: Magabala Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Magabala Books

Edition: 2nd Edition

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Maggie Prewett

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 100g

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About the Author

Trina Saffioti lives in Wellington, New Zealand and is a descendant of the Gugu Yulangi people of North Queensland. Trina has always wanted to be a writer and she is influenced by the creation stories her grandmother told her and the family stories her mother tells her. She is the author of Stolen Girl (2011) illustrated by Norma MacDonald and The Old Frangipani Tree at Flying Fish Point (2008) illustrated by Maggie Prewett.

Maggie Prewett is a descendent of the Ngarluma people of the Pilbara region of Western Australia. She grew up in Perth, and studied Design and Illustration at Perth Technical College.

From an early age, art and literature were encouraged, thereby providing Maggie with a basis for life that has been filled with artistic enjoyment. Her paintings and ink drawings are held in collections throughout Australia and she has participated in a number of group exhibitions. Maggie has lived in Broome in the far north of Western Australia since the 1970s. Some of her illustrated titles include Two Mates (2012), Mrs White and the Red Desert (2017) and The Grumpy Lighthouse Keeper (2016).

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