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Carly Mills: A New World
A Time Travelling Adventure with Caroline Chisholm
Series: Carly Mills Pioneer Girl
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It’s not easy coming to the city all alone when you’re a young country girl. It’s even harder when a strange discovery sends you right back in time to 1841!
Carly Mills: A New World is about to learn how dangerous Sydney can be for a lonely colonial girl … and how hard it is to move in a corset. Mrs Chisholm tells her that kindness and friendship can make the world a better place. Could she be right?
Series: Carly Mills Pioneer Girl
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Carly Mills: A New World
It’s not easy coming to the city all alone when you’re a young country girl. It’s even harder when a strange discovery sends you right back in time to 1841! Carly Mills: A New World is about to learn how dangerous Sydney can be for a lonely colonial girl… and how hard it is to move in a corset. Mrs...Paperback$1550Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Carly Mills: A New World
It’s not easy coming to the city all alone when you’re a young country girl. It’s even harder when a strange discovery sends you right back in time to 1841! Carly Mills: A New World is about to learn how dangerous Sydney can be for a lonely colonial girl … and how hard it is to move in a corset....Paperback$1599Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9781922765208
Publisher: Big Sky Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 July 2022
Country: Australia
Imprint: Big Sky Publishing
DIMENSIONS
Width: 3251.0mm
Height: 5029.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 120
About the Author
Jane Smith, an accomplished author, archivist, editor and librarian, is dedicated to resurrecting captivating tales from history’s depths for readers of all ages. With a prolific portfolio spanning fiction and non-fiction since 2014, Jane has published over twenty books with a historical focus. Jane’s works have received national acclaim and earned multiple prestigious literary award nominations. Notable among them is the ABIA shortlisting in 2015 for Captain Thunderbolt, a standout from her ‘Australian Bushrangers’ series, and the ‘notable’ listing in the 2017 CBCA Book of the Year awards for Shoot-out at the Rock, part of her children’s historical fiction series, ‘Tommy Bell Bushranger Boy’. Jane’s unique talent lies in her ability to blend meticulous research with engaging narratives. Through her writing, she unravels the personalities of historical characters, dispelling myths along the way. Her children’s books, including the celebrated ‘Carly Mills Pioneer Girl’ series, not only entertain but also educate, adhering to the Australian National Curriculum. Jane’s passion extends beyond the written word. Based in regional Queensland, she balances roles as a hospital archivist and editor, bringing history to life while preserving its essence. In every page she writes, Jane Smith’s commitment to storytelling and historical accuracy shines, inviting readers to explore the vibrant tapestry of the past. For more information please visit www.janesmithauthor.com FB @janesmithwriter Insta @janesmithauthor1 Twitter @authorjanesmith
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