PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- French is renowned for her historical novels for young readers, and this one combines elements of time-slip with history. Ming Qong, a modern 12yo girl, wonders why girls don't get mentioned in the history books. When she gets the chance to travel back in time by Herstory (History's sister), she finds herself in dire poverty and alone in 1898, taking the place of young Flo Watson. Rescued by her rich city aunt, Ming/Flo finds herself participating in Louisa Lawson's Suffragist Society, and gets a true taste for change and making a difference in the world. A pacy adventure that celebrates lesser known aspects of Australian history. Lindy
An empowering and exhilarating look at the girls who went before us, and the way they shaped the world.
Jackie French AM is an award-winning writer, wombat negotiator, the 2014-2015 Australian Children's Laureate and the 2015 Senior Australian of the Year. In 2016 Jackie became a Member of the Order of Australia for her contribution to children's literature and her advocacy for youth literacy. She is regarded as one of Australia's most popular children's authors and writes across all genres - from picture books, history, fantasy, ecology and sci-fi to her much loved historical fiction for a variety of age groups. 'Share a Story' was the primary philosophy behind Jackie's two-year term as Laureate. jackiefrench.com facebook.com/authorjackiefrench
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- French is renowned for her historical novels for young readers, and this one combines elements of time-slip with history. Ming Qong, a modern 12yo girl, wonders why girls don't get mentioned in the history books. When she gets the chance to travel back in time by Herstory (History's sister), she finds herself in dire poverty and alone in 1898, taking the place of young Flo Watson. Rescued by her rich city aunt, Ming/Flo finds herself participating in Louisa Lawson's Suffragist Society, and gets a true taste for change and making a difference in the world. A pacy adventure that celebrates lesser known aspects of Australian history. Lindy
