Avoid being a convict sent to Australia!
Costain, Meredith2005
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Illustrated throughout, this book gives an insight into the harsh realities faced by convicts under the old penal system, and the beginnings of colonial enterprise. Informative captions and a glossary make this an ideal introduction to the conventions of non-fiction texts for 7-11 year olds.
Main title:
Avoid being a convict sent to Australia! / written by Meredith Costain ; illustrated by David Antram.
Imprint:
Brighton : Book House, 2005.
Collation:
32 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 24 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes index.
ISBN:
9781904642787 (pbk)
Language:
English
Subject:
Penal colonies -- Australia -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literaturePrisoners, Transportation of -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literaturePrisoners -- Australia -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literatureBritish -- Australia -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literatureNon-Fiction 7+Work and Money
BRN:
314770
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes Central Library | Children's non-fiction | J 994 | Available |