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Drover

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Drover by Neridah McMullin is a delightful children's book that follows the adventurous journey of a young cattle drover. The story captures the essence of the Australian outback through the eyes of the protagonist, highlighting themes of bravery, friendship, and nature. Through engaging illustrations and vivid storytelling, it introduces young readers to the unique experiences and challenges faced in the world of cattle driving.
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You might enjoy this book if you love adventure and learning about Australia's rural history through engaging storytelling. It's a delightful read for children who are keen on animals, and it offers a glimpse into the life of the Australian outback.

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Drover

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The truly remarkable story of a legendary drover – who happens to be a woman. Now in paperback.

Courageous, clever and daring, Drover is one of a kind. Travelling through the heart of the outback, Drover delivers a mob of cattle. Searing heat, dust and flies, hardship and danger: these are just part of the job. But there's no place Drover would rather be.

This true story is brought to light through stunning oil illustrations and suspenseful text that capture the drama as Drover pushes a herd of cattle from the Kimberly to Queensland. Readers are in for a surprise ending - the drover is not a man, but the legendary Edna Jessop.

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Drover by Neridah McMullin is celebrated for how it captures the essence of Australian history and the rugged lifestyle of droving. Reviewers have praised its ability to teach social studies to young readers while depicting the strength and skills of drovers, particularly highlighting the inspirational story of a woman excelling in a male-dominated world. The narrative is described as beautifully told, bringing to life the historical and cultural significance of droving with energy and authenticity.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760653910

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 April 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sarah Anthony

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 271.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 167g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Neridah McMullin grew up surrounded by animals, with a thousand acres to run around in. Her grandfather was a stockman and he bred, trained and raced his own racehorses. As a farm child, she studied science at university and worked as a scientist in Research and Development in the Dairy and Confectionery industry for 16 years. Her dream job took her all over the world. Neridah is the author of seven books for children and loves history and true stories. Her picture book Fabish: the horse that braved a Bushfire was shortlisted for the CBCA Eve Pownall Information β€˜Book of the Year’ in 2017. She loves reading until late, sleeping in, walking her dog and meeting other people’s dogs.

Sarah Anthony is a painter and metalsmith. She completed six years of art study in the UK, culminating in a BA Joint Honours in Fine Arts and Metalsmithing from Camberwell College of the Arts in London, in 1994. In 2009 she graduated from La Trobe University with a Masters in Art Therapy. Her early artworks were small metal sculptural pieces and contemporary jewellery; these were exhibited in Dublin, London, Auckland, Melbourne and Sydney. After a substantial break from art-making due to raising her young family, she has recently returned to artmaking and exploring the medium of oil painting. Drover is her first picture book.

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