The Black Dress
Mary MacKillop – A Novel
Age 13+
General Fiction
Creators
Pamela Freeman is an award-winning children’s author who has also worked as a freelance business and technical writer. Pamela’s work ranges from picture books to young adult novels and she is best known for her Floramonde series of fantasy novels which include The Willow Tree's Daughter, Windrider and The Centre of Magic. The Castings Trilogy is Pamela’s highly successful fantasy series for adults published by Hachette Australia. In addition to this, she teaches creative writing to adults at the Sydney Writers’ Centre. Victor’s Challenge won the 2009 Aurealis Award for Best Children’s Short Fiction/Illustrated Work/Picture Book and was a Notable Book in the Younger Readers Category, Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards, 2010. For more information about Pamela and her books, please visit her website: www.pamelafreemanbooks.com
Reviews
…credible and compelling.
The Age
A book about suffering and strength, religion and rebellion, love and anger.
Herald Sun
An inspirational story, no matter what you beliefs are.
Magpies
This is a book steeped in Australian history…a tender and moving narrative.
Good Reading Magazine
