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The Nellie Stories: 4 Books in One
It's 1849 and Nellie O'Neill has arrived in South Australia on a ship bringing orphan girls from Irish workhouses. She has left the famine in Ireland far behind, and is full of hopes and dreams for the future. She wants to learn to read, to be part of a family once more, and never to be hungry again. Can Nellie make her wishes come true? Join Nellie across all four stories about an Irish girl with a big heart, in search of the freedom to be herself. Brave, adventurous, loyal, and clever, Nellie is a remarkable Australian Girl.
480 pages, Hardcover
Published September 19, 2016
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August 5, 2024
An awesome book that spoiled me in childhood. A must have for your children, it's educational and cultural while being entertaining in the best way possible. I love this book, I'd sacrifice myself to ensure the books never disappeared out of thin air or something like that. I love rereading it as I get older and older. I am now older than Nellie could ever be in that beautiful collection of her stories.
December 2, 2020
I enjoyed almost all the Australian girl books though this one was not as good as the Grace or Alice books. Definitely recommend though for anyone reading these series!
September 4, 2023
love it every time I read it
January 4, 2017
Even though this is a children's book, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Nellie is such a strong willed, young woman who had an amazing will to live and fought for what she believed in. I can't wait to read the rest of the books in the series. Penny Matthews did excellent work with this book.
November 6, 2024
So much could've been avoided if that fire never started 😭
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