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Giovanni

A true story of survival ~ A voyage reimagined
By Crystal Corocher
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Giovanni by Crystal Corocher is a charming children's book that follows the adventures of a young boy named Giovanni who discovers a magical world hidden within his everyday life. Alongside his newfound friends, Giovanni embarks on a journey brimming with wonder and challenges, learning about friendship and bravery along the way. This enchanting tale is perfect for young readers seeking an engaging and heartwarming story.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this children's book if you love heartwarming stories filled with adventure and imagination. This tale provides young readers with an engaging narrative and vibrant characters, perfect for sparking curiosity and encouraging a love of reading.

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Giovanni

In the tradition of great high seas adventure stories of times passed, with one key difference - this is a true story! The epic adventure of four-year-old Giovanni and the journey that could have ended his life, bringing him instead to start a new adventure in a new country, Australia.

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A story of courage and resilience, readers will follow the curious and endearing Giovanni as he survives the harrowing and ultimately doomed Marquis de Rays expedition with his family. Arriving in Australia as one of the first Italian migrants, Giovanni begins a new life, and a new chapter in Australia’s migration history begins.

Giovanni left Italy in 1881 with his family, along with many other villagers from the region of Veneto. The families were promised ‘paradise’ by a corrupt people smuggler. After a perilous journey, they reached Australia with the assistance of Sir Henry Parkes, who was Premier of the Colony of NSW at the time.

Combining extensive research, family anecdotes and gentle narrative prose, author Crystal Corocher shares this true story of resilience and courage as both a work of historical narrative and personal passion project – Giovanni being her great-grandfather. Giovanni is a story for all Australians, and one that Crystal looks forward to sharing with students of all ages as a visiting author. It has been illustrated with stunning watercolour throughout by Margeaux Davis.

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Reviews of Giovanni by Crystal Corocher highlight its bilingual format in English and Italian, praising it as a meaningful immigration story based on the author's father. It’s recognised for cleverly combining educational elements with an engaging narrative, offering insights into Italian migration, and positioning it as a compelling and educational experience for young readers. This picture book is celebrated for its historical depth, courage, and resilience shared in an engaging way for children and families.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761111235

Publisher: Wombat Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 October 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Wombat Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Margeaux Davis

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Crystal Corocher Young Adult

About the Author

Crystal Corocher is an author, poet and publishing professional based in Melbourne, Australia. With several forthcoming works, she enjoys spending much of her time helping students of all ages to develop their own storytelling techniques. Margeaux Davis is an illustrator and soft toy designer living in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. With a professional background in environmental education, Margeaux now spends her time illustrating picture books and sewing dolls in a tiny studio in her garden.

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