Marion Duke Marion Duke i(A68157 works by)
Gender: Female
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BiographyHistory

Duke was born in New Zealand and moved to Australia as a teenager in 1988. She studied at the West Australian School of Art and Design before becoming a book designer for the Fremantle Arts Centre Press.

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y separately published work icon The Catalpa Escape Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2006 Z1386786 2006 single work picture book children's 'Danger, excitement and daring - this is an extraordinary true story. In 1876 a group of Irish Fenian convicts were rescued from the coast of Western Australia, snatched from under the very noses of their British gaolers and whisked to safety in America. A dramatic international tale to match any modern-day intrigue.' (Publisher's blurb)
2006 shortlisted Western Australian Premier's Book Awards — Premier's Prize for Writing for Children
y separately published work icon Trumpet's Kittens Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2001 Z1080658 2001 single work picture book children's

This beautifully illustrated picture book tells the story of Trumpet who, adopted by a neighbour when her family move house, seems to be getting fatter and fatter. Finally her new family realise that Trumpet is going to have kittens, and the arrival of Trombone, Clarinet, Piccolo and Cymbals is an event enjoyed by the whole family.

- Publisher's blurb.
2003 shortlisted Western Australian Premier's Book Awards — Premier's Prize for Writing for Children
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