Child Convicts

At the age of seven, children in eighteenth century Britain were tried in court like adults. Some, as young as nine, were transported to the colonies. Their names may not be familiar, but one of these child convicts would become the first person hanged in Australia, another would be celebrated on our twenty-dollar note and a third would count a future prime minister as a descendant. Their story is one of survival. Their story is one of nation-building. Their story is the story of Australia.

“Everything in Our Stories: Child Convicts is in stark contrast to life in Australia today, and it will provide a useful resource for children studying Australian history.”

Everything in Our Stories: Child Convicts is in stark contrast to life in Australia today, and it will provide a useful resource for children studying Australian history. Kids' Book Review
Our Stories is a marvellous series and one from which a great deal can be learnt about our early development as a nation. They are books of only 32 pages but which present so much valuable information in a minimalistic and easily absorbed way. There are archival pictures throughout to accompany the text and give it visual support. Buzzwords Magazine

Net Brennan lives in Hobart with her husband, three children and a fluffy dog. She likes seeing snow on Mt Wellington – but not in summer! Net has 20 years’ experience as a feature writer, magazine editor and sports journalist, and is also a qualified English/History teacher. Our Stories: Child Convicts is her first book with Walker.

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