Michelle Hamer Michelle Hamer i(A28686 works by)
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1 y separately published work icon Grandmother's Gift Michelle Hamer , South Yarra : Macmillan Education Australia , 2016 9209460 2016 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon Daisy on the Road Michelle Hamer , Melbourne : Penguin , 2014 7730295 2014 single work children's fiction children's historical fiction

'It's 1930 and Daisy has finally had news that her dad is alive! He's gravely injured somewhere in the bush, and though she doesn't know quite where, Daisy is determined to find him. With help from old friends, she sets off on her way. But life on the road is hard, and before long, disaster strikes . . . Will Daisy reach Dad before it's too late?' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Daisy in the Mansion Michelle Hamer , Melbourne : Penguin Books , 2014 7081749 2014 single work children's fiction children's historical fiction

'It's 1930 . . . and Daisy has been adopted and whisked away to a beautiful mansion. She's to be a companion to Annie, a girl with a mysterious illness. While Daisy's new life is full of luxuries she could never have imagined, what she wants the most is the thing her new parents can't provide: the freedom to find her real family before it's too late . . .

'Follow Daisy on her adventure in the third of four exciting stories about a hopeful girl in troubled times.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Daisy All Alone Michelle Hamer , Melbourne : Penguin Books , 2014 7081695 2014 single work children's fiction children's historical fiction

'It's 1930 and Daisy's worst nightmare has come true. She's alone on the streets, separated from her family. Things get worse after the police send her to live at the Melbourne Orphanage. At least she doesn't have to scavenge for food scraps anymore, but with no family and no freedom, Daisy is miserable. When she hears some shocking news she decides it's time to plot a daring escape...

'Follow Daisy on her adventure in the second of four exciting stories about a hopeful girl in troubled times.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Meet Daisy Michelle Hamer , Melbourne : Penguin Books , 2014 7081606 2014 single work children's fiction children's historical fiction

'It's 1930 . . . and Daisy lives on a farm, where she loves riding her horse, Jimmy, through the paddocks. Times are tough, and when her father loses his job, Daisy and her little sister, Flora, are sent to Melbourne to live with their aunt and uncle. Daisy must leave behind everyone she loves for a city she's never seen, and even her wildest daydreams can't prepare her for the new life that awaits her . . .

'Meet Daisy and join her adventure in the first of four exciting stories about a hopeful girl in troubled times. (Publication abstract)
1 y separately published work icon Daisy Michelle Hamer , 2014 Melbourne : Penguin Books , 2014 7081568 2014 series - author children's fiction historical fiction children's
1 Under Age Michelle Hamer , 2011 single work review
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 23 October 2011; (p. 17)
— Review of The Jewel Fish of Karnak Graeme Base , 2011 single work picture book
1 Under Age Michelle Hamer , 2011 single work review
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 16 October 2011; (p. 17)
— Review of The Spies of Gerander Frances Watts , 2011 single work children's fiction ; A Bus Called Heaven Bob Graham , 2011 single work picture book
1 Under Age Michelle Hamer , 2011 single work review
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 9 October 2011; (p. 17)
— Review of Quinn's Riddles Aleesah Darlison , 2011 single work children's fiction ; Christmas Wombat Jackie French , 2011 single work picture book
1 Under Age Michelle Hamer , 2011 single work review
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 2 October 2011; (p. 21)
— Review of When We Were Two Robert Newton , 2011 single work novel ; Rose in Bloom Sherryl Clark , 2011 single work children's fiction
1 Under Age Michelle Hamer , 2011 single work review
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 25 September 2011; (p. 17)
— Review of The Invisible Hero Elizabeth Fensham , 2011 single work children's fiction ; Let's Go, Baby-O! Janet McLean , 2011 single work picture book
1 Under Age Michelle Hamer , 2011 single work review
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 18 September 2011; (p. 17)
— Review of Nanberry : Black Brother White Jackie French , 2011 single work children's fiction ; A Song for Lorkie Dean Bowen , 2011 single work picture book
1 Under Age Michelle Hamer , 2011 single work review
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 11 September 2011; (p. 21)
— Review of The Shattering Karen Healey , 2011 single work novel ; Nana's Colours Pamela Allen , 2011 single work picture book
1 Under Age Michelle Hamer , 2011 single work review
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 4 September 2011; (p. 21)
— Review of Pirate X Sherryl Clark , 2011 single work children's fiction
1 Under Age Michelle Hamer , 2011 single work review
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 28 August 2011; (p. 17)
— Review of All I Ever Wanted Vikki Wakefield , 2011 single work novel ; Mr Badger and the Magic Mirror Leigh Hobbs , 2011 single work children's fiction ; Come Down, Cat! Sonya Hartnett , 2011 single work picture book
1 Under Age Michelle Hamer , 2011 single work review
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 21 August 2011; (p. 21)
— Review of The Bicycle Colin Thompson , 2011 single work picture book ; The Accidental Princess Jen Storer , 2011 single work children's fiction
1 Under Age Michelle Hamer , 2011 single work review
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 14 August 2011; (p. 21)
— Review of A Straight Line to My Heart Bill Condon , 2011 single work novel ; Ted Goes Wild Michael Wagner , 2011 single work children's fiction ; Some Dads... Nick Bland , 2011 single work picture book
1 Under Age Michelle Hamer , 2011 single work review
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 31 July 2011; (p. 21)
— Review of Just a Girl Jane Caro , 2011 single work novel ; Whippersnapper Felice Arena , 2011 single work children's fiction
1 Under Age Michelle Hamer , 2011 single work review
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 24 July 2011; (p. 21)
— Review of Black Painted Fingernails Steven Herrick , 2011 single work novel ; The Naughty Corner Colin Thompson , 2011 single work picture book
1 Under Age Michelle Hamer , 2011 single work review
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 17 July 2011; (p. 21)
— Review of Troubletwisters Garth Nix , Sean Williams , 2011 single work children's fiction ; Nog and the Land of Noses Bruce Whatley , 2011 single work picture book
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