Summary
Bailey’s mum had always said that being by the creek with Bailey and her dad was as good as it gets. She had shown Bailey sap glistening on tree trunks. They had crouched together to nudge a beetle onto a leaf. They had sat on the creek’s edge with their bare feet in the water.
It’s one year since Bailey’s mum died. And her dad doesn’t seem to care much about anything. But Bailey still spends afternoons by the creek with her dog, Sheba.
Until Sheba gets sick—very sick…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781922330994 |
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| ISBN-10: | 192233099X |
| Author: | Ingrid Laguna |
| Publisher: | Text Publishing |
| Imprint: | The Text Publishing Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 31 August 2021 |
| Weight: | 166g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 128mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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Critics Review
‘Bailey Finch reminds us that change is possible when good people take a stand. A beautiful, inspiring tale about a true hero.’ * Penny Tangey *
‘Sparkles with hope…I cheered and cried for Bailey, who is adventurous, brave and determined to change the world.’ * Fiona Hardy *
A gentle story about starting over, making friends and finding a place in the world…a worthy addition to school libraries.’
– Magpies on Songbird‘A beautiful story full of hope, heartache and love.’
– Zana Fraillon on Songbird‘A gentle story with some positive messages around caring for our environment, thinking globally and acting locally, the power kids can have when they’re passionate about making a change in the world. It’s well written with believable, interesting characters and authentic relationships…A good tool to get kids interested in looking after their local area. Recommended.’ * Magpies *
‘A beautifully written story about love, loss and the realisation that you can make a difference in the world…weaving caring for our environment into a story about caring for each other.’ * 2022 Environment Award for Children’s Literature judge Nat Amoore *
‘This novel incorporates the important topics of grief, environmental activism, pets, and friendship so beautifully in a novel that is both gentle and hard to put down.’ * SAETA *
About The Author
Ingrid Laguna
Ingrid Laguna is an award-winning novelist and educator. She has written a memoir and numerous books for children, including Songbird, Sunflower, Bailey Finch Takes a Stand and Kit and Arlo Find a Way. Her writing has featured in various publications, including the Monthly, Age and AEU Magazine. She regularly presents to teachers and students at schools, libraries, festivals and conferences.
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