ellingtonfeint's review
5.0
I could read about the seven little Australians again and again and never get tired of hearing of the things they do. I only wish that Ethel Turner had written sequels enough to finish up the stories of all the children, right down to Meg's little boy.
I'm glad I had the chance to read this book.
Favourite bits:
Bunty and Poppet are still very close and have grown up to be good friends and helpmates to each other.
Nellie has learned sense, to a degree, and gained and continues to gain wisdom and dignity.
Meg and the others realise what a big sacrifice it was for Esther to give up her happy life to come and try to be a mother to such an unruly mob of children.
A little bit of reflection about Judy, her story still has the power to make me cry. Little Judy! She should have been happy and running about, growing up in her energetic and passionate way. I still grieve for her and cannot agree with Esther's words.
So in conclusion, I hope you are able to find a copy and read this for yourself, perhaps it will be put on Gutenberg?
The only thing to complain about us that I was left wanting for more, but truly, would I ever be satisfied with any amount of stories about my seven little Australians?
I'm glad I had the chance to read this book.
Favourite bits:
Bunty and Poppet are still very close and have grown up to be good friends and helpmates to each other.
Nellie has learned sense, to a degree, and gained and continues to gain wisdom and dignity.
Meg and the others realise what a big sacrifice it was for Esther to give up her happy life to come and try to be a mother to such an unruly mob of children.
A little bit of reflection about Judy, her story still has the power to make me cry. Little Judy! She should have been happy and running about, growing up in her energetic and passionate way. I still grieve for her and cannot agree with Esther's words.
So in conclusion, I hope you are able to find a copy and read this for yourself, perhaps it will be put on Gutenberg?
The only thing to complain about us that I was left wanting for more, but truly, would I ever be satisfied with any amount of stories about my seven little Australians?
charisegrace's review
5.0
I had a tear (or two) in my eye when Judy was remembered!
Such a good book, such a good series, and so much of Australia is captured without being forced down the throat. Love, love, love.
Such a good book, such a good series, and so much of Australia is captured without being forced down the throat. Love, love, love.
gracecharise's review
5.0
I had a tear (or two) in my eye when Judy was remembered!
Such a good book, such a good series, and so much of Australia is captured without being forced down the throat. Love, love, love.
Such a good book, such a good series, and so much of Australia is captured without being forced down the throat. Love, love, love.
brona's review
3.0
3 stars - just!
The Story of a Baby by Ethel Turner was a rather sad, and unexpected excursion into young love, an early marriage and societal expectations about gender roles. In this short story, Turner also took a rather nostalgic look into the changing face of Sydney and it's outer suburbs in the late 1890's.
Full review here - http://bronasbooks.blogspot.com/2019/01/the-story-of-baby-by-ethel-turner.html
The Story of a Baby by Ethel Turner was a rather sad, and unexpected excursion into young love, an early marriage and societal expectations about gender roles. In this short story, Turner also took a rather nostalgic look into the changing face of Sydney and it's outer suburbs in the late 1890's.
Full review here - http://bronasbooks.blogspot.com/2019/01/the-story-of-baby-by-ethel-turner.html
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