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My Australian Story is a fantastic series of historical novels written for older children and teenagers. These books are published by Scholastic Australia. Each story is told like a diary written by a young person. They live through important events or time periods in Australian history. It's a great way to learn about the past!

Exploring Australian History Through Stories

Here are the books in the My Australian Story series:

  • On Board the Boussole: The Diary of Julienne Fulbert, Laperouse's Voyage of Discovery, 1785-1788 by Christine Edwards (2002)

* Join Julienne Fulbert on a voyage of discovery with Laperouse's ships from 1785 to 1788.

  • Surviving Sydney Cove: The Convict Diary of Elizabeth Harvey, Sydney, 1790 by Goldie Alexander (2000)

* Read Elizabeth Harvey's diary about life as a convict in Sydney in 1790.

  • The Rum Rebellion: The Diary of David Bellamy, Sydney Town, 1807-1808 by Libby Gleeson (2001)

* David Bellamy's diary shares what happened during the "Rum Rebellion" in Sydney from 1807 to 1808.

  • A Banner Bold: The Diary of Rosa Aarons, Ballarat Goldfield, 1854 by Nadia Wheatley (2000)

* Rosa Aarons' diary tells about the exciting times on the Ballarat Goldfield in 1854.

  • Archer's Melbourne Cup: The Diary of Robby Jenkins, Terara, New South Wales, 1860-1861 by Vashti Farrer (2007)

* Follow Robby Jenkins' story about the famous Melbourne Cup race in 1860-1861.

  • New Gold Mountain: The Diary of Shu Cheong, Lambing Flat, New South Wales, 1860-1861 by Christopher W. Cheng (2005)

* Shu Cheong's diary describes life during the gold rush at Lambing Flat in 1860-1861.

  • Riding with Thunderbolt: The Diary of Ben Cross Northern NSW, 1865 by Allan Baillie (2004)

* Ben Cross's diary shares his adventures riding with the famous bushranger Thunderbolt in 1865.

  • The Yankee Whaler: The Diary of Thomas Morris, Bunbury, Western Australia, 1876 by Deborah Lisson (2001)

* Thomas Morris's diary takes you to Bunbury, Western Australia, in 1876, during the whaling era.

  • Claw of the Dragon: The Diary of Billy Shanghai Hamilton, Broome, Western Australia, 1899-1900 by Patricia Bernard (2008)

* Billy Shanghai Hamilton's diary tells about Broome, Western Australia, around 1899-1900.

  • Plagues and Federation: The Diary of Kitty Barnes, The Rocks Sydney - 1900 by Vashti Farrer (2000)

* Kitty Barnes' diary covers the year 1900 in Sydney, including the time of Federation.

  • The Melting Pot: The Diary of Edward, Chek Chee, Sydney, 1903-1904 by Christopher W. Cheng (2007)

* Edward Chek Chee's diary explores Sydney in 1903-1904, a time of many cultures.

  • Our Enemy, My Friend: The Diary of Emma Sheldrake, Adelaide Hills, 1915 by Jenny Blackman (2005)

* Emma Sheldrake's diary shares her experiences in the Adelaide Hills during 1915.

  • A Different Sort of Real: The Diary of Charlotte McKenzie, Melbourne, 1919 - 1919 by Kerry Greenwood (2001)

* Charlotte McKenzie's diary gives a glimpse into Melbourne life in 1919.

  • Fords and Flying Machines: The Diary of Jack McLaren, Longreach, 1919-1921 by Patricia Bernard (2003)

* Jack McLaren's diary is about Longreach from 1919 to 1921, with early cars and planes.

  • Outback: The Diary of Jimmy Porter, Central Australia, 1927-1928 by Christine Harris (2005), ISBN: 186504850X

* Jimmy Porter's diary tells about life in Central Australia from 1927 to 1928.

* Victor McDonald's diary is about Sydney in 1932, featuring the famous cricketer Don Bradman.

  • Who am I? The Diary of Mary Talence, Sydney, 1937 by Anita Heiss (2001)

* Mary Talence's diary explores her identity in Sydney in 1937.

  • The Bombing of Darwin: The Diary of Tom Taylor, Darwin, 1942 by Alan Tucker (2002)

* Tom Taylor's diary describes the events of the Bombing of Darwin in 1942.

  • My Story: Journey to Tangiwai, The Diary of Peter Cotterill, Napier 1953 by David Hill (2003)

* Peter Cotterill's diary recounts his journey to Tangiwai in 1953.

  • Atomic Testing: The Diary of Anthony Brown, Woomera, 1953 by Alan Tucker (2009) ISBN: 9781741692174

* Anthony Brown's diary tells about atomic testing in Woomera in 1953.

  • A Marathon of Her Own: The Diary of Sophia Krikonis, Melbourne, 1956 by Irini Savvides (2004)

* Sophia Krikonis's diary shares her experience during the Melbourne Olympics in 1956.

  • Snowy: The Diary of Eva Fischer, Cabramurra, 1958-1959 by Siobhan McHugh (2003)

* Eva Fischer's diary is about living in Cabramurra during the Snowy Mountains Scheme in 1958-1959.

  • A Tale of Two Families: The Diary of Jan Packard, Melbourne, 1974 by Jenny Pausacker (2000)

* Jan Packard's diary tells a story of two families in Melbourne in 1974.

  • Cyclone Tracy: The Diary of Ryan Turner, Darwin, 1974 by Alan Tucker (2006)

* Ryan Turner's diary describes the powerful Cyclone Tracy that hit Darwin in 1974.

  • Refugee: The Diary of Ali Ismail, Woomera, 2001-2002 by Alan Sunderland (2006)

* Ali Ismail's diary shares his experiences as a refugee in Woomera from 2001 to 2002.

* This book explores the story of the famous bushranger Ned Kelly.

  • The Phar Lap Mystery by Sophie Masson (2010)

* Discover the mystery surrounding the legendary racehorse Phar Lap.

  • My Father's War by Sophie Masson (2011)

* This story tells about a father's experiences during wartime.

  • The Melting Pot by Christopher Cheng (2011)

* Another story about different cultures coming together in Australia.

* A tale of secrets and the bond between sisters.

* A new look at the historical Rum Rebellion event.

  • Snatched by Pirates by Patricia Barnard (2012)

* An exciting adventure about being captured by pirates.

  • The Deadly Flu by Kerry Greenwood (2012)

* This book covers the time of a serious flu outbreak.

  • Voyage to Botany Bay by Chrissie Michaels (2012)

* Learn about the journey to Botany Bay in early Australian history.

  • Sydney Harbour Bridge by Vashti Farrer (2012)

* The story behind the building of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge.

  • Heroes of Tobruk by David Mulligan (2012)

* This book tells the brave stories of the heroes of Tobruk.

* An exciting escape story from Cockatoo Island.

  • Gallipoli by Alan Tucker (2013)

* This book covers the important historical events at Gallipoli.

* A thrilling story about a prison break from Fremantle Prison.

  • Kokoda by Alan Tucker (2014)

* This book tells the story of the Kokoda Track during wartime.

  • Convict Girl by Chrissie Michaels (2014)

* A story about a young girl living as a convict.

  • Black Sunday: Australia's Biggest Beach Rescue by Evan McHugh (2016)

* Learn about a huge beach rescue event on "Black Sunday."

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