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Dear Mr Sprouts


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Dear Mr Sprouts

Contributors:

By (Author) Errol Broome

ISBN:

9781741148640

Publisher:

A&U Children's

Imprint:

A&U Children

Publication Date:

1st March 2006

Country:

Australia

Classifications

Readership:

Children

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Other Subjects:

Childrens / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction

Dewey:

823.914

Prizes:

Short-listed for Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards 2007 (Australia)

Physical Properties

Number of Pages:

132

Dimensions:

Width 130mm, Height 195mm

Weight:

124g

Description

Dear Anke,

Thank you for the seeds. We found them on Wednesday. I planted them in old trays from the shed, but ants got some. My dad says it's funny you sent mountain ash, because they used to grow here before we came.

Yours faithfully,

Frederick Forth

When Anke launches her green balloon with an envelope of seeds attached, and Freddie finds it, they have no idea how the event will change their lives and transform the bare hills of Freddie's farm for ever.

This city girl and country boy are as different as two people can be, but Freddie's first blunt letter begins a friendship that grows over the years, through all the adventures and challenges that come their way.

Once you've read their letters, Freddie and Anke will be friends you'll never forget.

Reviews

'The story is one of hope and triumph over tragedy and disappointment. Ideal to read aloud to Year 5 and above.' UK School Librarian Spring 2007 issue'repays re-reading' Magpies'a wonderful story told through letters' Family Circle'an understated, reflective novel with subtly revealed characters, and themes of conservation and personal growth' Reading Time'exploits to perfection the letter form in establishing two memorable characters in a non-didactic manner the novel explores personal and social issues' Western Australian Premier's Book Awards judges report

Author Bio

Errol Broome trained as a journalist with the West Australian. She has won many awards for her short stories and her books for children. Her novels are accessible and fun for a wide age range, and gently stir the reader's thoughts about relationships and questions of ethics.

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