The Green Laurel facts for kids
First edition cover
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| Author | Eleanor Spence |
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| Cover artist | Geraldine Spence |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's fiction |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
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Publication date
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1963 |
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| Pages | 181pp |
| Preceded by | Lillipilly Hill |
| Followed by | The Year of the Currawong |
The Green Laurel is a children's novel written by Australian author Eleanor Spence. It was first published in 1963. The book features illustrations by Geraldine Spence. This story is well-known because it won a big award for children's books in Australia.
About The Green Laurel
The Green Laurel is a special book for young readers. It tells a story about changes and new beginnings. The novel helps readers understand what it might be like to move to a new place. It also shows how families deal with challenges together.
What's the Story About?
The story follows a young girl named Lesley. Her father works at a holiday resort, running a fun fairground train. Life seems simple and happy for Lesley and her family.
However, things change when Lesley's father becomes ill. He can no longer do his job. This means the family has to leave their home at the resort. They move to a new suburb in Sydney, Australia.
Their new home is very different. It is close to a camp where many new families from other countries live. Lesley has to adjust to a new school and new friends. The book explores how she handles these big changes. It also shows how she learns about different cultures and people in her new neighborhood.
Why is it Special?
The Green Laurel received an important award for children's literature.
- 1964 – It won the Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers. This award is given to the best book for older children published in Australia that year. Winning this award showed that the book was highly respected and enjoyed by many.
