Ten Pound Pom

The book is written in the present tense, from Carole’s perspective (of course!) and illustrated brilliantly by Liz Anelli. All of the experiences of long-distance ship travel are captured delightfully and will resonate with many older readers…It has great appeal – there are lots of points of interest, and because of the episodic nature, it can be taken in small doses and thus enjoyed over a longer time. – Sue Esterman * The Reader *Ten Pound Pom is one of a series of books called Our Stories, which ‘provides digestable chunks of information,’ and is a good tool for sharing history and moving or migration experiences, but just as enjoyable to read for pleasure. * Kids’ Book Review *I am a fan of Carole Wilkinson’s work and once again she has written a worthwhile book. – Wonderous Words * Wonderous Words *This story is a lovely insight into Australia’s history. – Read Plus * Read Plus *The writing is accessible and compelling; the characters authentic. – Reading Time * Reading Time *

Carole Wilkinson is an award-winning and much loved author of books for children. She has a long-standing fascination with dragons and is interested in the history of everything. Though Carole has written over 30 books, she did not write her first book until she was nearly 40. Before that she had worked as a laboratory assistant and as a film and television writer and editor.