I hope its pretty there

(Hardback)

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Age range 9 to 12

In February 1829, a ship called Parmelia left England headed for the west coast of Australia. It was packed with men, women and children set on building a new life for themselves by the mouth of the Swan River.

Among them was young Joseph Daly, his mum, dad and four siblings. Filled with hope, uncertainty and cases full of pots, pans and other household goods the passengers were to become the first settlers to the new colony. But the promise of a new idyllic life is shattered when tragedy strikes during the voyage.

Meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated, I hope its pretty there recounts the drama of the historic journey through Josephs eyes and serves as a bittersweet tale of hope, courage, loss and resilience.