Description
Embark on an enchanting journey with 'Wild Bush Days', a captivating children’s book tailored for ages 3 to 6. This beautifully illustrated story introduces young readers to the incredible life of Jessie Hickman, Australia's lesser-known Lady Bushranger. Raised amidst the vibrant world of the circus in the early 1900s, Jessie embarks on a thrilling adventure filled with crime, cattle hustling, and cunning escapes. Thanks to her remarkable skills as a rough-rider and tightrope walker, she often evades the police, finding refuge in her secret cave hidden within the rugged mountains.
'Wild Bush Days' is not just a story; it's an invitation to explore the spirit of adventure and daring that defies gender norms of the past. Through the eyes of two contemporary young explorers, readers are transported to a time where girls demonstrate bravery and resilience in the face of challenges. Perfect for bedtime stories or classroom learning, this book sparks curiosity and inspires conversations about history, courage, and adventure.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780987380906
Year: 2022
Publisher: MidnightSun Publishing
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780987380906
Year: 2022
Publisher: MidnightSun Publishing
Description:
Age range 3 to 6
Jessie Hickman was Australia’s bold, but little-known, Lady Bushranger. Raised in the circus during the early 1900s, she later turned to a life of crime and cattle hustling. She used her skills as a rough-rider and tightrope walker to elude police, often hiding in a cave, deep in the mountains.
Told through the eyes of two young, modern-day explorers who go looking for the bushranger’s cave, Wild Bush Days conjures the spirit of adventure, from a time when girls weren’t expected to be daring.
'Wild Bush Days' is not just a story; it's an invitation to explore the spirit of adventure and daring that defies gender norms of the past. Through the eyes of two contemporary young explorers, readers are transported to a time where girls demonstrate bravery and resilience in the face of challenges. Perfect for bedtime stories or classroom learning, this book sparks curiosity and inspires conversations about history, courage, and adventure.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780987380906
Year: 2022
Publisher: MidnightSun Publishing
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780987380906
Year: 2022
Publisher: MidnightSun Publishing
Description:
Age range 3 to 6
Jessie Hickman was Australia’s bold, but little-known, Lady Bushranger. Raised in the circus during the early 1900s, she later turned to a life of crime and cattle hustling. She used her skills as a rough-rider and tightrope walker to elude police, often hiding in a cave, deep in the mountains.
Told through the eyes of two young, modern-day explorers who go looking for the bushranger’s cave, Wild Bush Days conjures the spirit of adventure, from a time when girls weren’t expected to be daring.