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Digging to China

By Donna Rawlins

Adjectives

imaginative heartwarming adventurous

Genres

Adventure Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Alexis, a young girl, learns that her elderly neighbour, Marj, has always dreamed of visiting China. Determined to make Marj's birthday special, Alexis decides to dig a tunnel straight through the Earth to reach the distant land. After days of digging, she emerges in China, explores its wonders, and returns home with a postcard as a heartfelt gift for Marj.

About the author

Donna Rawlins is an Australian author and illustrator who loves creating books for children. She is best known for her popular picture book 'My Place', which explores history and family through the eyes of different children. Donna enjoys drawing, telling stories, and inspiring young readers to discover the magic of books.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

1989

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