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Why This Book Matters
Australian classic; family and mischief
Seven Little Australians is valuable for children as it provides a realistic depiction of family life and childhood in 19th-century Australia. The book explores themes of rebellion, individuality, and the consequences of one's actions, offering important life lessons. Its historical setting also provides an educational insight into Australia's past.
Ethel Turner
Ethel Turner (1872-1958) was an English-born Australian novelist and children's literature writer. She began her writing career at eighteen, founding the Parthenon, a journal for young people, with her sister Lillian. Her best-known work is her first novel, Seven Little Australians (1894), which is widely considered a classic of Australian children's literature.
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- Title
- Seven Little Australians
- Author
- Ethel Turner
- First Published
- 1894
- Country of Origin
- 🇦🇺 Australia
- Category
- Classic
- Recommended Age
- Age 5
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