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At Mrs. Tucker's House.
Saxby, Maurice – Horn Book Magazine, 1988
Discusses Patricia Wrightson's development as a writer of children's novels and her unique contributions to Australian literature. Highlights characters and/or primary points of interest in her works, especially her Hans Christian Anderson Medal winner, "A Little Fear." (SD)
Descriptors: Australian Literature, Authors, Childrens Literature, Foreign Countries
A Second Look: "The Nargun and the Stars."
Cooper, Susan – Horn Book Magazine, 1986
Praises the works of Australian writer P. Wrightson, specifically "The Nargun and the Stars," for their tight suspense and vivid sense of place. Highly recommends her works for reading aloud. (SRT)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Creative Writing, Literary Criticism, Literature Appreciation