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Daisy Sunshine
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Daisy Sunshine follows Daisy and her mum as they move into the Grand Private Hotel, owned by Mr and Mrs Papadopolous. Everything is new and strange to them, but thankfully, they find support and friendship among the hotel's residents, including Nina, Old Dot, the Colonel, and Rainbow Rose.
Set in 1975, the story unfolds against the backdrop of significant social changes during the 1970s. Author Susanne Gervay immerses us in this transformative era, where young Daisy encounters new people and becomes actively involved in the movement for equal women's rights.
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Daisy Sunshine
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781876944674
Publisher: National Museum of Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 January 2009
Country: Australia
Imprint: National Museum of Australia
Illustration: Illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Teresa Culkin-Lawrence
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 5.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 81g
About the Author
Susanne Gervay is an award-winning writer who breaks new ground in integrating music, film and text. Her work is published internationally and her rite-of-passage children's novel I Am Jack has been adapted into a play.
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