A fun fall read! The Rainbow Necklace Australian Girl Novel

 

I just finished reading the first Australian Girl novel published by Wombat Books. It’s a  ten chapter fun adventure story. The Rainbow Necklace by Jacqueline Larsen,  explains how all the Australian Girl Doll Characters  Matilda, Emily, Amy, Belle and Jasmine meet, go on an adventure of a life time and forge a strong friendship.  

I got so caught up in the magic of this book that I read it cover to cover and could not put it down!

This novel is one girls everywhere will enjoy. The best part is this is the first book so I am hoping that there will be more adventures to come! I loved how the story takes the girls on an historical adventure that teaches the reader what Australia was like in the 1930's.

I love the cover art which was done by Jason Chatfield who is a cartoonist and a stand up comedian based in Melbourne, Australia. He is the President of  the Australian Cartoonists Association and has been nominated for many awards including the Australian Cartoonist of the Year and Comic Strip cartoonist of the year. He is currently the fifth cartoonist of "Ginger Meggs" a very popular Australian Comic Strip that has been produced for 89 years and is now published in over 120 newspapers in 34 countries!

The author of this novel  is Jacqueline Larsen. Ms. Larsen moved to Australia ten years ago and has completely "embraced the Australian way of life". When she is not writing she can be found performing as a singer and bass player. She also runs and directs a community based Choir all of which she juggles with family life and two young children. She is clearly a very talented lady.

I can not wait to read what she has in store for us next! I hope you will pick up a copy of this wonderful book.

If you would like to read this book and enjoy this adventure with the Australian Girls and see how they all become the best of friends you can order this book from  the Australian Girl website  or www.wombatbooks.com.au

Did you know there is a special on for pre-release orders of 2^nd edition of Amy?

 Be sure to check out the Australian Girl Doll website for more exciting news and information! As well you can join the new Australian Girl (TM ) club on the website so you can keep up to date on all the wonderful happenings from Australian Girl!

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