Publisher's synopsis

Join Grace and her family on their adventurous and sometimes funny expedition. A warm, heartfelt story based on an actual journey undertaken by the much-loved, award-winning author and illustrator, Alison Lester.

Awards

  • Shortlisted in 2004 Nielsen BookData Booksellers Choice Awards (Prize for Writing for Young Adults)
  • Winner in 2005 CBC Book of the Year (Picture Book)
  • Shortlisted in 2006 Books I Love Best Yearly (BILBY) – QLD Awards (Early readers)
  • Winner in 2006 Kids Own Australian Literature Award (KOALA) (Picture Book)
  • Shortlisted in 2007 Kids Own Australian Literature Award (KOALA) (Picture Book)
  • Shortlisted in 2008 Kids Own Australian Literature Award (KOALA) (Picture Book)
  • Honour Book in 2009 Kids Own Australian Literature Award (KOALA) (Picture Book)
  • Shortlisted in 2008 KROC Award (Picture Book)
  • Winner in 2009 KROC Award (Picture Book)
  • Winner in 2006 Young Australian Best Book Award (YABBA) (Picture Book)
  • Winner in 2009 Young Australian Best Book Award (YABBA) (Picture Book)