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My Place for Younger Readers

By Sally Morgan
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My Place for Younger Readers by Sally Morgan is an adaptation of the original memoir tailored for younger audiences. It explores the author's journey in discovering her Aboriginal heritage and her family's past. The book beautifully illustrates themes of identity, belonging, and the discovery of personal history woven into a narrative suitable for children.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring themes of family, identity, and heritage through the eyes of a young protagonist. It warmly introduces young readers to Australia's diverse culture and the personal journey of discovering one's roots.

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My Place for Younger Readers by Sally Morgan is an Australian classic, meticulously abridged and published in a new edition for younger audiences.

Since its initial publication in 1987, My Place has sold more than half a million copies in Australia alone, been translated, and cherished by readers worldwide. This celebrated work has been reprinted dozens of times and continues to captivate audiences. Known for its rich, zesty, and moving narrative, Sally Morgan's work is perhaps the best-loved biography of Aboriginal Australia ever penned.

My Place for Younger Readers is an abridged edition that successfully retains all the charm and emotional impact of the original, making it accessible and engaging for younger readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925816761

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 March 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 322g

Pages: 360

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Biography & Memoir Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Sally Morgan

About the Author

Sally Morgan was born in Perth, in 1951. She has published books for both adults and children, including her acclaimed autobiography, My Place. She has also established a national reputation as an artist and has works in many private and public collections.

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