Synopses & Reviews
An affectionate and funny recollection of a memorable year on an Australian farm. This unusual picture book gives a vivid glimpse of life on the land.
Review
"'When I was little I lived on a farm overlooking the sea.' Thus begins a lively Australian recollection that manages to steer clear of nostalgia . . . in favor of remembered mini-stories that will set newer folks yearning for some agricultural action of their own."
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"The author's writing and illustrating style is delicate. Her watercolors, neatly lined with ink, the highly stylized figures and faces, and the abundant detailing all contribute to this lovely book."
Review
"Radiant with childhood delight, the book lovingly depicts intriguing particulars of everyday life in a faraway place, a place that seems both familiar and strange." Booklist, ALA
"'When I was little I lived on a farm overlooking the sea.' Thus begins a lively Australian recollection that manages to steer clear of nostalgia . . . in favor of remembered mini-stories that will set newer folks yearning for some agricultural action of their own." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Starred
"The author's writing and illustrating style is delicate. Her watercolors, neatly lined with ink, the highly stylized figures and faces, and the abundant detailing all contribute to this lovely book." School Library Journal, Starred
About the Author
Australian author Alison Lester is perhaps best known for her picture books. However, she captivated her audience with her first novel, The Quicksand Pony. In a starred review School Library Journal called it "a gripping adventure story, a tale of survival, an engaging mystery, a touching animal story, and a family saga."