Jackie has written numerous historical series:
Today I would like to share a few of her Australian Historical Fiction books with you. (Please note that the links to Book Depository are Affiliate links)
- Format Paperback
- Pages 304
- Dimensions 128 x 198 x 20mm | 212g
- Publication date 01 Aug 2009
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
- Publication City/Country New South Wales, Australia
- ISBN10 0732285410
- ISBN13 9780732285418
The Eureka Stokade is a central part of Australian history and pivotal to our freedoms we have today.
The Night They Stormed Eureka was awarded the Young People's History Award in the 2010 NSW Premier's History Awards.
- For ages 12-17
- Format Paperback | 304 pages
- Dimensions 128 x 196 x 20mm | 281.23g
- Publication date 28 Apr 2004
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
- Publication City/Country New South Wales, Australia
- ISBN10 0207199426
- ISBN13 9780207199424
Tom Appleby, Convict Boy was recoginised in the 2012 Children's Book Council Awards.
- For ages 12-17
- Format Paperback | 224 pages
- Dimensions 130 x 197 x 14mm | 158g
- Publication date 24 Jul 2006
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
- Publication City/Country New South Wales, Australia
- ISBN10 0207200777
- ISBN13 9780207200779
Isaac soon learns that there is an order to thing aboard the Endeavour and that as the new crew member he is not good enough to feed the goat. The goat he soon learns has laready sailed around the world, seen oceans and lands far off. As time passes a new friendships grows between Isaac and the ships goat, one that lasts through shipwreck, bushfire, illness and the discovery of new lands.
The Goat Who Sailed The World is book one in the Animal Stars Series. It is based on the true story of a stroppy animal who sailed with James Cook on the Endeavour. She provided milk for three years on the voyage. You can read more about this famous goat on Jackie's website.
- Format Paperback | 256 pages
- Dimensions 128 x 196 x 14mm | 222.26g
- Publication date 01 Aug 2008
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
- Publication City/Country New South Wales, Australia
- Language English
- ISBN10 0732285437
- ISBN13 9780732285432
The Camel Who Crossed Australia is the third book in The Animal Stars Series. You can read more notes on the book on Jackie's website.
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