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Hello from Nowhere

Hello from Nowhere 1

by Raewyn Caisley and Karen Blair
Hardback
Publication Date: 27/08/2014
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A moving celebration of the Australian outback and the special connection between grandparent and grandchild.

Eve thought that living in the middle of nowhere was better than living anywhere else in the world...Only one thing made Eve sad. She hadn't seen Nan since they left the city long ago.

Eve lives in a roadhouse in the middle of the Nullarbor and when her Nan visits one day, Eve shows her all the things that are special about where she lives.

Praise for Hello From Nowhere:

'This is a children's book that makes you want to live within its pages. Hello from Nowhere is about Eve, a little girl who lives in the country. Her home is a place that some adults write off as being dull, specifically her Nan who won't visit. Eve finds joy in the simplest of things - lying ona warm flat rock, a bobtail lizard and just having the time to run. When Nan does visit she is surprised by what she learns. Sometimes the perspective of a child reminds us of what is precious in our lives.' The West Australian

'Raewyn Caisley and Karen Blair have created the most endearing child protagonist I have met this year in their fabulous picture book Hello From Nowhere. Raewyn Caisley's enthusiasm and appreciation of the Australian outback oozes out of this great story. My children and I enjoyed the way Eve, the main character, interacted with her wonderful surroundings. We had a glimpse of how interesting a roadhouse can be. It was very empowering to see Eve come up with an idea of how to get her Nan to visit, and it was heartwarming when Eve shows her Nan how special it is to live in the middle of nowhere. Karen Blair has done an amazing job in bringing ALL the characters to life. Her illustrations are fun, appealing, and full of emotion. Whether it's sharing a laugh, sharing a magical moment or sharing a hug, this relationship between grandmother and granddaughter is beautifully presented. This picture book would make a great gift and would be a lovely addition to children's libraries (I have already given a copy to our school library!).' Kids Review Crew

'This is a uniquely Australian book, celebrating as it does what makes the outback so special. But it's also a moving look at the bond between grandparent and grandchild. Heart-warming.' Kids' Book Review

'Hello From Nowhere is a lovely story about the magic, importance and character of Australia's outback...Classically Australian and a lovely story of the bond between a girl and her grandmother, this story offers kids some great insight into life outside of the big smoke – where magic abounds. The detailed and thoughtful illustrations of Hello From Nowhere pull children and parents right into a place of red dust and star-filled nights.' Review Zoo

ISBN:
9780670075003
9780670075003
Category:
Picture storybooks
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
27-08-2014
Publisher:
Penguin Random House Australia
Country of origin:
Australia
Pages:
32
Dimensions (mm):
299x238x9mm
Weight:
0.46kg
Raewyn Caisley

Raewyn Caisley was born in New Zealand but has lived in Australia for the past twenty years, in Fremantle, WA, with her husband Terry and their son Jack. Raewyn is the author of books for younger readers that include bestselling Aussie Bites and Nibbles titles, and the picture books Hello From Nowhere and Something Wonderful.

Hello From Nowhere won the 2015 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award for Australia and New Zealand, was shortlisted for the 2016 Adelaide Festival Awards and the WA Young Readers Book Award, and was a CBCA Notable Book in 2015. Something Wonderful won the 2016 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Award, and was a 2017 CBCA Notable Book.

Karen Blair

Karen Blair grew up in Perth, Western Australia. She made her first picture book when she was nine for a Year 5 project, and by the time she was in her 20s and living in the UK, she knew it was her dream to continue. She now lives in Fremantle, Australia, with her husband and two cats and works part-time as a primary art teacher.

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Eve lives on the Nullarbor plains with her dad. She loves her life there, the outback, animals and freedom. Since they moved though she hasn’t seen her Nan and Eve misses her.
When one day Eve is surprised by her Nan, she is so happy and excited to show her around her new home. This is a truly lovely book set in the rural Australia about the love of a young girl and her Nan. Recommended for ages 3 +

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