ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK --- This carefully written book follows a ‘typical’ Australian country town through two centuries. Starting with the First Nations people on Country, and tracing its history from first Europeans to contemporary times, the story of the town is told in landmark years and events – the gold rush, depression, floods and bushfires, the coming of the railway, war years and boom times. Interesting historical text directed at the reader is combined with fictional characters representing different townsfolk. Ably complemented by Louise Hogan’s intricate and detailed illustrations. An excellent way to distil Australian history! Lindy
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Country Town could be any town in Australia and this beautiful book tracks 200 years throughout its history. First Nations teacher Robyn Ridgeway has not only provided an in depth Indigenous perspective but has also encouraged the reader to reflect on what they have learnt by prompting discussions throughut the book.
Isolde's extensive historical research and louise's absolute stunning illustrations also make this a truly special book.
COUNTRY TOWN is areally fabulous snapshot of a small town, it's people and it's history , the good and the bad.