Digging to China

by Donna Rawlins

Hearing her friend Marj, the elderly lady next door, speak wistfully of China, Alexis digs a hole all the way through the earth to that exotic country and brings back a postcard for Marj's birthday.

Genres: Picture Books

Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

Donna Rawlins is an illustrator, book designer and teacher who has specialised in making books for children for most of her working life. She has won many awards for her work and in 2003 was the recipient of the prestigious Lady Cutler Award, presented by the Children’s Book Council of New South Wales, for her outstanding contribution to the children’s book industry. Donna lives on acreage in the Lower Blue Mountains outside Sydney, New South Wales.

Reviews

[Redjlb12369 · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good (not great) book. Fairly entertaining.

[Jane · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had high expectations for this book, but was disappointed. I didn't love any of the characters so I wasn't drawn in. The plot rolled along without any surprises, and the ending was anti-climactic.