· Sometimes when Lexie fingered a string of shells she had been given as a little girl, she felt strange memories stir. It was as if something very precious was buried away in her own mind Great-great Aunt Rita's old shell necklace carries a power that Lexie can't possibly know. Then, when it leads her to a new friend, she and Merrina enter the secret gully where Merrina's people live. · Tangara, by Nan Chauncy The fun and laughter left Merrina’s face: she sprang lightly to the ferns and came to Lexie. Squatting before her on the ground she patted her shoe and looked steadfastly at her face as she said softly, ‘I’ll always know when you want me, Weetah – always.’. · Tangara by Nan Chauncy. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Start by marking “Tangara” as Want to Read: Want to Read. saving. Want to Read. Currently Reading. Read. Other editions/5.
Tangara () is a novel for children by Australian author Nan Chauncy, illustrated by Brian www.doorway.ru won the Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers in It was published in America in under the title The Secret Friends. Nan was innovative in her treatment of Aboriginal issues: Tangara and Mathinna's People () are generally regarded as her finest work. A vivacious woman, with observant, brown eyes and a sturdy figure, Mrs Chauncy dressed in practical tweeds. She was an authoritative, but unpretentious, participant at educational and cultural meetings. By Nan Chauncy. Good pages and bind. Email to friends Share on Facebook - opens in a new window or tab Share on Twitter - opens in a new window or tab Share on Pinterest - opens in a new window or tab.
Sometimes when Lexie fingered a string of shells she had been given as a little girl, she felt strange memories stir. It was as if something very precious was buried away in her own mind. Tangara by Nan Chauncy. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Start by marking “Tangara” as Want to Read: Want to Read. saving. Want to Read. Currently Reading. Read. Other editions. Tangara, by Nan Chauncy, for Timeslip Tuesday. I have a classic for this week's Timeslip Tuesday-- Tangara, by the great Australian author Nan Chauncy (). I gave it five stars, but with a note of caution. This is the story of Lexie, a white girl in s Tasmania, who travels back in time to the 19th century where she is befriended by Merrina, an aboriginal Tasmanian girl.
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