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    Nov 29, 2021 4 minutes

    JACKIE FRENCH

    ackie French AM is one of Earth Garden’s most loved writers. She has written her column for EG continuously since 1986. She has written over 240 books and won more than 60 national and international awards. Jackie is one of Australia’s most popular children’s authors, but is also an historian and ecologist, writing across many subjects such as the award winning eco history and her historical novels for adults, all with a deep ecological recognition. Her books are part of the Australia Curriculum. , illustrated by Bruce Whatley, has been translated into 34 languages. It was also on bestseller list. Jackie was awarded the 2015 Senior Australian of theYear, and Australian Children’s

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