Grim Crims & Convicts, 1788-1820

Fair Dinkum Histories #2

by Jackie French, Peter Sheehan (Illustrator)

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Australia, Research, Childrens

198 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2009

About the author

Jackie is an award-winning writer, wombat negotiator and the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2014-2015. She is regarded as one of Australia’s most popular children’s authors, and writes across all genres - from picture books, history, fantasy, ecology and sci-fi to her much loved historical fiction. In her capacity as Australian Children’s Laureate, ‘Share a Story’ will be the primary philosophy behind Jackie’s two-year term.

Reviews

[Jill Smith]

This was a fun romp through Australia's settlement. The many 'Govener's' who tried to control the criminals. The convicts, not wanting to work. Not enough women in the colony. The Rum Corp, who took, took, and took some more. The difficulties with living so far away from England.

The illustrations and Aussie jibes made the book a fun jaunt throughout. Anyone reading this, and I'm sure it's aimed at kids of all ages, would find the facts interesting. The stories are delivered in bite-sized bits.

As usual, Jackie French has presented an entertaining and informative book to showcase where we started as a nation.

[Kevin Chin]

very good book to converse many complex subjects to young readers. Like conflict between Catholic Irish immigrants and protestants, rum corp and governors. My kid can relates buildings and suburb names from the book.

[Bob]

Another away to Look at it

Enjoyed this read ... it presented another way to look at Australia’s early hi#tory. I’d recommend this book to anyone with an interest in our history.
Enjoy.

[Annette Heslin]

An early look at our Colonial History from 1788 - 1820. From the settler's humble beginnings to start anew in a foreign land.

The scarcity of food and shelter, to how they survived or died.

There was a few quirky tales spread throughout the book making for a more interesting perspective.

[Tracey 'BookBooksBookish']

I really enjoyed this book. The information was paired well with the illustrations. Perfect book for young and old wanting to know more on convict history.

[Clare]

Rum is the root of all evil (and most of early Australian history apparently).

[Rob]

A good children's edition of early Australia.

[Jenn D]

Some interesting stories, but a bit dry and repetitive.

[Moira Harland]

Just what I needed to refresh, replenish & add to my history knowledge of our country.
The illustrations were fun and the simple wording made the book easy to read.

[Bennett]

This is a good book it's weird in its own ways.

[Amelia]

This book is amazing

[Flickalooya]

Edward 10 rates this book 3.5.

All you need to know about historical Australian crime and misconduct.