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Can you love someone when you can’t forgive them? Do you keep fighting for something you believe in when everyone is telling you you’re wrong? The Black Dress is the incredible story of Mary MacKillop – an unconventional young woman born into a time and a religion bound by convention. What Mary did with her life would change the course of Australia’s historyThe Black Dress, by award-winning Australian author Pamela Freeman, brings to life the extraordinary childhood of Mary MacKillop – the only Australian to be sainted. This historical novel for young adult readers is about love, suffering, faith and kindness. It won the 2006 NSW Premier’s History Prize for Young People. To find out more about Pamela, visit her website: http://www.pamelafreemanbooks.com/ “A book about suffering and strength, religion and rebellion, love and anger.” – Herald Sun“… credible and compelling.” – The Age“This is a book seeped in Australian and family history, filled with poetic descriptions and emotive language in a tender and moving narrative.” – Good Reading magazine“A window into the heart and mind of a young woman ahead of her time … An inspirational story, no matter what your beliefs.” – Magpies magazine Read more ASIN B00KH0M6GE XRay Not Enabled ISBN13 978-1742590004 Language English File size 1.8 MB Page Flip Enabled Publisher Black Dog Books Word Wise Not Enabled Reading age 13 - 16 years Print length 205 pages Accessibility Learn more Screen Reader Supported Publication date February 1, 2014 Enhanced typesetting Enabled