Teens

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A commemorative edition of TEENS by Louise Mack, which was the first children's book published by Angus & Robertson in 1897.

Ages 9+

TEENS: A STORY OF AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLGIRLS was the first fiction title to be published by Angus and Robertson and was released in 1897. Illustrated with black and white drawings, it tells the story of 13-year-old year Lennie Leighton, the eldest of four sisters, all of whom wait eagerly every day to hear of their big sister's adventures at school. Reminiscent of the beloved classic LITTLE WOMEN, TEENS is a charming story that centres around Lennie's loving family and close bond with her best friend Mabel.

This commemorative edition contains a biography of the author by renowned children's literature academic Dr Robyn Sheahan-Bright. It will be a welcome addition to the A & R Classics series that showcases the early publishing of one of Australia's most respected and renowned publishing houses.

Ages: 9+

Author Bio

Born in 1870 in Hobart, Marie Louise Hamilton Mack was one of thirteen children.Louise was educated at Sydney Girls High School and worked briefly as a governess before becoming a journalist for the Bulletin. Her children's book TEENS was published by A & R in 1897.In 1914, Louise became the first Australian female war correspondent in Belgium, reporting on the German occupation of Antwerp in WW1 for the British papers. She published A Woman's Experiences in the Great War in 1915.Louise returned to Australia in 1916, working as a lecturer and journalist, and marrying Allen Illingworth Leyland in 1924. She died in 1935.