Rosie Highgrove-Jones grows up hating her double-barrelled name. She dreams of riding out over the wide plains of the family property, working on t...
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Jan 06, 2011
Bronwyn
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This book is a little different to the first 2 books I read by Rachael but it still a good read.
It seems to be loosely based on a poem called “Kelpie” about an Irish Stockman and dog breeder Jack Gleeson. His story is secondary to the main story.
Rosie Highgrove-Jones wants to be plain old Rosie Jones and when her parents break some unhappy news to her that is what she decides to be called. She also wants to work the family farm rather than work on the local paper and if she h More...
It seems to be loosely based on a poem called “Kelpie” about an Irish Stockman and dog breeder Jack Gleeson. His story is secondary to the main story.
Rosie Highgrove-Jones wants to be plain old Rosie Jones and when her parents break some unhappy news to her that is what she decides to be called. She also wants to work the family farm rather than work on the local paper and if she h More...
Apr 19, 2010
Zosia
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I can’t decide if this is three or four stars. On one hand I loved it – read it in a few hours. On the other, I was bored in some parts. I’m not interested in dog breeding, and the author appears to be obsessed with it – and writing about it!
Australian author Rachael Treasure’s third book is her best so far. The story picks you up at the beginning and doesn’t let you go until it’s done. I have recently been horribly disappointed by the books of the Rachael Treasure wannabes, and it w More...
Australian author Rachael Treasure’s third book is her best so far. The story picks you up at the beginning and doesn’t let you go until it’s done. I have recently been horribly disappointed by the books of the Rachael Treasure wannabes, and it w More...
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May 28, 2010
This book captures the very essence of the mighty land, Australia. I especially liked the way Treasure smoothly blended past and present times. And Rosie's path to finding true love was simply heartwarming!
Nov 18, 2011
Char
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A nice read. My first by this author and I would read others by her.
A bit predictable but I enjoyed it very much.
A bit predictable but I enjoyed it very much.
Oct 06, 2009
Margaret
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A light read and it captures the essence of what being Australian in the country is all about.
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