Avoid Being a Convict Sent to Australia!

You Wouldn't Want to Be ...

by Meredith Costain

This book contains amusing illustrations and descriptive text, which provide an interesting insight into the harsh realities faced by convicts under the old penal system, and the beginnings of colonial enterprise. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this an ideal and fun introduction to the conventions of non-fiction texts. This is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

Genres: History, Childrens, Nonfiction, Australia

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Timothy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the humor in history it gives

[carissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recommended Ages: grades 3-5

[Kelly Carey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the last few pages that showed how many of the convicts went on to be rich and famous after serving their time.

[The Brothers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Asher (8yo) read.

[Renee Zamora · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cara's rating.
I loved it because it was about Australia.

[Andrew · Rating 3 out of 5]

DANG!!!! I knew it was bad, but I didn't know just how bad....the ninetails whip, guards, dogs, chain gang as punishment, numerous real brute leaders, Botany Bay, ridiculous sentences for crimes...

[Laura The Book Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love all the "You Wouldn't Want to Be..." books

[Wilde Sky · Rating 3 out of 5]

A brief overview of the life of a convict in the 1700s.

This book contained some interesting details, but lacked depth.

Reading time approximately thirty minutes.

[Nathaniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Left with too many questions.