Dancing with Ben Hall, and Other Yarns

by Jackie French

A wonderful collection of stories by one of our most successful authors. All of Jackie French′s books are in demand and this will be no exception. These stories give children an insight into Australian history and contemporary life in a very personalised way as they are drawn from Jackie′s own family histories and experiences; a grandmother who danced with Ben Hall, a true story of shipwreck survival and lots more.

Genres: Short Stories, Australia, Fiction, Childrens

176 pages, Paperback

First published April 30, 1997

About the author

Jackie is an award-winning writer, wombat negotiator and the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2014-2015. 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. In her capacity as Australian Children’s Laureate, ‘Share a Story’ will be the primary philosophy behind Jackie’s two-year term.

Reviews

[Anastasia Samanovic]

good book