'It's hard to tell, hard to say, I don't know if the bush babies
found me or I found the little creatures.' May Gibbs' stories
reveal magic in the Australian bush, woven through the voices of
her unique and curious characters and through her imagery and
humour. It is a magic that continues to captivate generations of
Australians. In this fascinatingly detailed and well researched
biography, Maureen Walsh steps into May Gibbs' magic circle and
gives us an insight into one of Australia's most treasured
children's authors. Commencing with May's birth in middle class
London, Maureen details the family's struggles upon their arrival
in an unfamiliar land. While their initial encounters of the harsh
Australian outback were daunting, a move to Perth brings happier
times and leads to May's affinity with the bush. May Gibbs' lively
spirit is brought to life with interviews, notes from May's
sketchbooks and quotes from her letters and autobiographical notes.
This book is a commitment to the story of May Gibbs and, with the
help of those who care for our Australian stories and bush magic,
is keeping the memory of May and her characters alive.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
