The Story of Karrawingi the Emu
by Rees, Leslie
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket
- Seller
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Franklin, Maine, United States
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About This Item
Australia: John Sands Pty.. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1958. Hardcover. Dustjacket has a small peeling to one of the letters on the front cover - see image. ; Both book and dustjacket are in excellent condition - one exception noted. The story of the life of the noble Australian Emu packed with action, adventure and the sense of racing speed that is part of an emu's heritage. This book is a companion story to the author's ""Shy the Platypus." The author is best known as a prolific author of children's books as well as travel books, plays and an autobiography. This title was awarded the best children's book in the year of its publication by the Australian Book Society. No date cited. ; Animal and Bird Life of Australia Series; Color Illustrations; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 43 pages .
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- Bookseller
- The Book Shelf (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6138
- Title
- The Story of Karrawingi the Emu
- Author
- Rees, Leslie
- Illustrator
- Walter Cummingham
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket
- Publisher
- John Sands Pty.
- Place of Publication
- Australia
- Date Published
- 1958
- Keywords
- Australia, Children's Book, Animal Stories
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