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Ned Kelly and the Green Sash
By Mark Greenwood
Illustrated by Frane Lessac
The story of Ned Kelly and the Kelly Gang, Australia’s most infamous bushrangers.
A narrative non-fiction picture book about the life of Ned Kelly and the Kelly Gang, Australia’s most infamous bushrangers. Backed by detailed research, the story focuses on Ned as a young man and the little known story of the green sash. The text also includes brief biographies and fact files on the Kelly Gang, the true story behind the green sash and a detailed list of sources.
- A new story from the highly acclaimed writer and illustrator of Simpson and his Donkey
- A fresh new take on a fascinating and historically significant Australian story
- Excellent teaching resource for schools
About the author
Mark is a musician and award-winning children’s author. His books aim to foster a greater appreciation and understanding of Australian myths and legends. Mark enjoys working with students of all ages, inspiring and developing their natural curiosity about books and writing. As a musician, he spent many years recording and performing with the world’s foremost record producers and musicians. Mark often incorporates music and rhythm into literature based workshops to stimulate student’s imaginations and creativity. He has twice won the WA Premier’s Award for children’s books. He is married to Frané and they live with their two children in Western Australia. For more information about Mark’s work, please visit his website: http://www.artbeatpublishers.com/
About the illustrator
Frané is originally from New Jersey and is an artist of international renown having exhibited in London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles, and the Caribbean. Residing in West Australia, Lessac now has over 30 children's books published throughout the world. Her work has won Australian and international awards and has been translated into numerous languages. For more information about her work, please visit her website: www.franelessac.com
ISBN:
9781921150876
Imprint:
Walker Books Australia
Distributor:
TL Distribution in Australia & Macmillan Publishers in New Zealand
Binding:
Hardback
Release Date:
June 1, 2010
Dimensions:
210 x 280mm, 40pp
Stock Status:
Frontlist Title
Australian RRP:
$27.95
New Zealand RRP:
$29.99
Stock Level:
In Stock