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
Will it be the end of her life, or a new beginning?
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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
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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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
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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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
My Name is Lizzie Flynn

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