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Ernest Rutherford

Just an ordinary boy
By Maria Gill
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Ernest Rutherford grew up in a tiny town in New Zealand. He had a curious mind and yearned to further his education. But his family could not afford to send him to high school or university. Three times he tried for scholarships and each time he... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Ernest Rutherford

Ernest Rutherford is a story about NZ's most famous scientist and not giving up on your dreams.

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Ernest Rutherford grew up in a tiny town in New Zealand. He had a curious mind and yearned to further his education. But his family could not afford to send him to high school or university. Three times he tried for scholarships and each time he failed. However, with perseverance and patience, he finally succeeded, and he'd go on to become one of the world's greatest scientists.

This is a story about New Zealand's most famous scientist and not giving up on your dreams. From the award-winning author Maria Gill with stunning illustrations by Alistair Hughes. This is Maria and Alistair's third collaboration about a significant event in New Zealand and the world's history. Other books include The King's Medal and Ice Breaker!.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781990003684

Publisher: Upstart Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2023

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Upstart Press Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Alistair Hughes
  • Illustrated by Alistair Hughes

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Maria Gill New Zealand and Australia Published New Zealand Children's Books New Zealand Published Young Adult

About the Author

Maria Gill has written 60 books for the Australasian and international markets. Her book 'Anzac Heroes' won the 2016 Book of the Year prize as well as the nonfiction award. 'New Zealand Hall of Fame' won the 2012 Children's Choice (nonfiction category) and ten books have been selected as Storylines Notable Books. She grew up in New Zealand, lived in a caravan in the outback of Australia during her teenage years and backpacked around the world in her early 20s. Maria has had an eclectic career as a typist, teacher, and a nanny in Greece. Now, she's a fulltime writer living in a seaside village north of Auckland, New Zealand writing fulltime and visiting schools.

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