Book details
Carly Mills: A New World (Carly Mills Pioneer Girl Book 1)
Description
It's not easy coming to the city all alone when you're a young country girl. It's even harder when a strange discovery sends you right back in time to 1841! Carly Mills is about to learn how dangerous Sydney can be for a lonely colonial girl and how hard it is to move in a corset. Mrs Chisholm tells her that kindness and friendship can make the world a better place. Could she be right?In this empowering new series feisty tween and time-traveller Carly Mills discovers how the female pioneers paved the way to help change the world. Through gutsy determination, integrity and courage, trailblazing women such as Caroline Chisholm, Dr Lilian Cooper, Dame Nellie Melba, Florence Nightingale, Amelia Earhart, Marie Curie and Miles Franklin achieved remarkable things. In each adventure, Carly and her friends learn about the past and discover how to apply their examples of dignity, kindness and courage to modern life.
Age
6-7
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
99 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Engaging Storyline: The book promises an engaging and adventurous storyline that captures the imagination of young readers, taking them on a journey through time and history.
- Educational Value: Readers can learn about historical events and figures through the eyes of the protagonist, Carly Mills, making it a fun and educational read for children and young adults.
- Positive Role Model: Carly Mills is portrayed as a brave and curious character, providing readers with a positive role model who encourages exploration, learning, and self-confidence.
- Series Potential: As the first book in a series, 'Carly Mills: A New World' offers the beginning of a saga that readers can follow, becoming invested in the characters and their development over time.