The True Story of Mary
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| Author | Jane Godwin |
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| Illustrator | Drahos Zak |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | chapter book, nonsense poetry |
| Published | 2005 (Allen & Unwin) |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 49 |
| ISBN | 9781741147162 |
| OCLC | 76888580 |
The True Story of Mary: Who Wanted To Stand On Her Head is a 2005 Children's chapter book by Jane Godwin. It is a rhyming story about a girl called Mary who, upon standing on her head, has a number of adventures.
Godwin described it as "probably the strangest story I have written".[1]
Reception[edit]
The True Story of Mary has been reviewed by Australian Bookseller & Publisher,[2] The Bulletin with Newsweek,[3] and Reading Time.[4]
It is a 2006 Aurealis Awards Childrens short story joint winner,[5] and a 2006 Children's Book Council of Australia shortlisted book of the year for younger readers.[6]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Jane Godwin. "The True Story of Mary". janegodwin.squarespace.com. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
- ^ Erin O'Brien (December 2005). "The True Story of Mary Who Wanted to Stand on Her Head [Book Review] (subscription required)". Australian Bookseller & Publisher. Books and Publishing Pty Ltd. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
- ^ G. M. (20 December 2005). "The True Story of Mary, Who Wanted to Stand on Her Head". The Bulletin with Newsweek. 123 (6501): 158. Retrieved 23 November 2018.[dead link]
- ^ "The True Story of Mary who wanted to stand on her head". Reading Time. 50 (1). CBCA: 26. February 2006. Retrieved 23 November 2018.[dead link]
- ^ "The 2006 Aurealis Awards winners". aurealis.com.au. Chimaera Publications. 2 February 2007. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
- ^ "2006 Book of the Year: Younger Readers". archive.cbca.org.au. CBCA. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
