The True Story of Mary
Book by Jane Godwin
9781741147162The True Story of Mary: Who Wanted To Stand On Her Head is a 2005 Children's chapter book by Jane Godwin. It is a rhyming story about a girl called Mary who, upon standing on her head, has a number of adventures.
Godwin described it as "probably the strangest story I have written".[1]
Reception
The True Story of Mary has been reviewed by Australian Bookseller & Publisher.[2]
It is a 2006 Aurealis Awards Childrens short story joint winner,[3] and a 2006 Children's Book Council of Australia shortlisted book of the year for younger readers.[4]
See also
- Dr. Seuss bibliography
- Edward Lear
- The Walrus and the Carpenter
References
- ^ Jane Godwin. "The True Story of Mary". janegodwin.squarespace.com. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
- ^ Erin O'Brien (December 2005). "The True Story of Mary Who Wanted to Stand on Her Head [Book Review] (subscription required)". Australian Bookseller & Publisher. Books and Publishing Pty Ltd. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
- ^ "The 2006 Aurealis Awards winners". aurealis.com.au. Chimaera Publications. 2 February 2007. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
- ^ "2006 Book of the Year: Younger Readers". archive.cbca.org.au. CBCA. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
External links
- Library holdings of The True Story of Mary