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New YA book for Claire Saxby

March 29, 2022

Congratulations to Claire Saxby on the publication of

The Wearing of the Green

a new YA fiction book for ages 11-15 years published by Walker Books Australia.

When Biddy arrives in Melbourne from Ireland in 1850 she knows exactly what she's going to do - find her rebellious big brother Ewen. Her plans are derailed when he is not there to greet her.

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