The Camel Who Crossed Australia
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The Camel Who Crossed Australia by Jackie French
The story of the iconic Burke and Wills expedition, seen through the eyes of a camel called Bell Sing. Transported from his beloved Afghan plains and mountains to Australia, Bell Sing is forced to join the baggage train on the expedition to cross the Australian continent from south to north for the first time. Ages 9-13.
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. 'A book can change a child's life. A book can change the world' was the primary philosophy behind Jackie's two-year term as Laureate.
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| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780732285432 |
| ISBN 10 | 0732285437 |
| Title | The Camel Who Crossed Australia |
| Author | Jackie French |
| Series | Animal Stars |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |