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2016
Australia's Nightingale : Nellie Melba
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'This is the first picture book about Nellie Melba and it elegantly portrays a yesteryear of privilege. It was a time when women weren’t encouraged to pursue a career or even become educated, but Nellie’s father, luckily, had different views and so she was sent to a progressive girls’ school. Music was also a big part of her life and, enriched by her mother’s passion for it, she grew up believing in her talent. She had a solid foundation for success and with hard work and taking every opportunity that came her way she became one of Australia’s most famous women.'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
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Awards
- 2017 CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Notable Book — Eve Pownall Award
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