Will it be the end of her life, or a new beginning?

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Reviews

Saxby cleverly brings the quilt’s story to life through Lizzie’s eyes … Sydney Morning Herald

Saxby has a skill for creative nonfiction, and her text manages to convey both the emotions of Lizzie and her fellow travellers, and the essence of the era of convict transportation. Full Review

What a delight it is to come across an Australian picture book that draws on an actual historical artifact from the National Gallery of Australia and uses it as a means of exploring one small aspect of the transportation of female convicts to Australia. Full Review

Well-written with warmth and insight, this story will appeal to young readers and will inform them about the conditions on board the ships that carried convicts to Australia, especially female convicts such as Lizzie Flynn.Full review

[/et_pb_section]When convict Lizzie Flynn is excorted aboard the Rajah, bound for Australia, she has no idea what to expect.

Will it be the end of her life, or a new beginning?

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Reviews

Saxby cleverly brings the quilt’s story to life through Lizzie’s eyes … Sydney Morning Herald

Saxby has a skill for creative nonfiction, and her text manages to convey both the emotions of Lizzie and her fellow travellers, and the essence of the era of convict transportation. Full Review

What a delight it is to come across an Australian picture book that draws on an actual historical artifact from the National Gallery of Australia and uses it as a means of exploring one small aspect of the transportation of female convicts to Australia. Full Review

Well-written with warmth and insight, this story will appeal to young readers and will inform them about the conditions on board the ships that carried convicts to Australia, especially female convicts such as Lizzie Flynn.Full review

[/et_pb_section]My Name is Lizzie Flynn: A story of the Rajah quilt. My Name is Lizzie Flynn

When convict Lizzie Flynn is excorted aboard the Rajah, bound for Australia, she has no idea what to expect.

Will it be the end of her life, or a new beginning?

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Reviews

Saxby cleverly brings the quilt’s story to life through Lizzie’s eyes … Sydney Morning Herald

Saxby has a skill for creative nonfiction, and her text manages to convey both the emotions of Lizzie and her fellow travellers, and the essence of the era of convict transportation. Full Review

What a delight it is to come across an Australian picture book that draws on an actual historical artifact from the National Gallery of Australia and uses it as a means of exploring one small aspect of the transportation of female convicts to Australia. Full Review

Well-written with warmth and insight, this story will appeal to young readers and will inform them about the conditions on board the ships that carried convicts to Australia, especially female convicts such as Lizzie Flynn.Full review

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My Name is Lizzie Flynn: A story of the Rajah quilt. My Name is Lizzie Flynn

When convict Lizzie Flynn is excorted aboard the Rajah, bound for Australia, she has no idea what to expect.

Will it be the end of her life, or a new beginning?

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Reviews

Saxby cleverly brings the quilt’s story to life through Lizzie’s eyes … Sydney Morning Herald

Saxby has a skill for creative nonfiction, and her text manages to convey both the emotions of Lizzie and her fellow travellers, and the essence of the era of convict transportation. Full Review

What a delight it is to come across an Australian picture book that draws on an actual historical artifact from the National Gallery of Australia and uses it as a means of exploring one small aspect of the transportation of female convicts to Australia. Full Review

Well-written with warmth and insight, this story will appeal to young readers and will inform them about the conditions on board the ships that carried convicts to Australia, especially female convicts such as Lizzie Flynn.Full review

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My Name is Lizzie Flynn

by | May 2015

My Name is Lizzie Flynn book cover

My Name is Lizzie Flynn

Illustrated by Lizzy Newcomb

Published By Black Dog Books/Walker Books

 

My Name is Lizzie Flynn: A story of the Rajah quilt. My Name is Lizzie Flynn

When convict Lizzie Flynn is excorted aboard the Rajah, bound for Australia, she has no idea what to expect.

Will it be the end of her life, or a new beginning?

Reviews

Saxby cleverly brings the quilt’s story to life through Lizzie’s eyes … Sydney Morning Herald

Saxby has a skill for creative nonfiction, and her text manages to convey both the emotions of Lizzie and her fellow travellers, and the essence of the era of convict transportation. Full Review

What a delight it is to come across an Australian picture book that draws on an actual historical artifact from the National Gallery of Australia and uses it as a means of exploring one small aspect of the transportation of female convicts to Australia. Full Review

Well-written with warmth and insight, this story will appeal to young readers and will inform them about the conditions on board the ships that carried convicts to Australia, especially female convicts such as Lizzie Flynn.Full review