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Most Referenced Works
Awards for Works
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Born to Fly
Born to Fly : The Story of Captain Harry Butler
Rundle Mall/Rundle Street
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MidnightSun
,
2019
16978594
2019
single work
picture book
biography
children's
'Born in 1889 on a farm in rural South Australia, Harry Butler was determined to fly. Follow Harry’s remarkable journey from studying the flight of his chickens to becoming one of Australia’s most significant pioneer aviators.
'An inspiring true story of a young Australian hero who proved that anything is possible if you believe in yourself and follow your dreams.'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
- 2020 CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Notable Book — Eve Pownall Award
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y
Tom the Outback Mailman
Sydney
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Lothian
,
2012
Z1866143
2012
single work
picture book
children's
'Big Tom Kruse was a real Australian hero. He'd pile his truck high with bags of mail, and furniture, and passengers, and would drive back and forth, across the outback, come rain or shine' (Back cover).
- 2013 CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Notable Book — Eve Pownall Award
- 2013 winner CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Eve Pownall Award for Information Books
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