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OverviewWINNER OF THE 2012 NSW PREMIER'S YOUNG PEOPLE'S HISTORY PRIZE Full Product DetailsAuthor: Owen Reeder, StephaniePublisher: National Library of Australia ISBN: 9780642277435Pages: 120 Publication Date: 01 November 2011 Availability: In stock This item is in stock and will be dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsThis is an extraordinary true story of young Grace Bussell, who grew up in the Margaret River district. In 1876, the small steamship Georgette runs aground near Grace's home. That night, Grace leapt on her horse and rode for more than an hour to get to the ship and help save the passengers.With 'Amazing Grace', Stephanie Owen Reeder has created a lightly fictionalised retelling of this stirring tale, fleshing out Grace's life and the small, personal experiences of all the main characters in this tragic drama...the author has balanced the fine narrative with well-chosen illustrations and paintings that, while not necessarily directly related to this tale, nevertheless effectively portray the dress, customs and lifestyles of the 19th century colonial Australia...Apart from the fascinating information the reader can glean from its pages, and the pleasure one gets in simply reading the well-told tale, it is a book that we can all treasure and add to our personal trove of special titles. Stephanie Owen Reeder's writing style is clear and engaging, and this style of book can often bring a historical incident to life in a way the simple facts cannot. This is recommended for upper primary school readers with an interest in history and real-life heroism. This book is absolutely outstanding from the story created around the factual evidence to the presentation and production quality. Author InformationAuthor Website: 8Tab Content 6Author Website: 8Customer ReviewsThere have been 6 reviews for this book.Average rating: 4.67 stars
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Buzz Words Books - Vicki Stanton, 2012-02-03 10:30
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This book is absolutely outstanding from the story created around the factual evidence to the presentation and production quality.
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West Australian - Willian Yeoman, 2012-02-03 10:27
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Heath Graham - Children's Reviews, 2011-12-08 12:47
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Stephanie Owen Reeder's writing style is clear and engaging, and this style of book can often bring a historical incident to life in a way the simple facts cannot. This is recommended for upper...
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