The Little Black Princess of the Never-Never


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Story of a little black girl and the wife of a station Boss in the Northern Territory.




The Little Black Princess


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These simple sketches and photographs of Territory life centre around the young Aboriginal girl Bett-Bett (Dolly Bonson) and her dog Sue; as she appears from the Never-Never, stays awhile, learns a little, laughs a lot, wonders much, and finally returns to the bush again. This early tale of life in the Northern Territory was first published in 1905, and was followed up by the classic We of the Never-Never, the author's memoir of life with her family on Elsey Station.




The Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare


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It’s mayhem at the science fair! A squishy goo monster is a challenge for the Princess in Black — but luckily some science-loving princesses are on hand to help. Princess Magnolia is excited. Excited and nervous. She’s going to the Interkingdom Science Fair today to present her poster about seeds and plants, and when she arrives, she sees that her friends are there too! Princess Honeysuckle made a mole habitat, Princess Sneezewort has built a blanket fort, and Tommy Wigtower has a talking volcano that’s saying “EAAAAT!” Wait, what? A surprise goo monster makes this a job for the Princess in Black, and the Princess in Blankets is on the scene to lend a hand. But will two masked heroes be enough to save the science fair? A little scientific problem-solving — and a lot of princess power — will make the sixth entry in the New York Timesbest-selling series a smash hit.




Princess Hannah and the Little Black Kitten


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Princess Hannah is so pleased to be at Pearl Palace with her friends from Lily Room! But when she finds a little black kitten the nasty twins are determined to get her into trouble...




Nappturly Cute Chronicles: Mommy's Little Black Princess


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Nappturly Cute Chronicles is a series of children books that capture the confidence, curiosity and ambition of a little black girl named Amina who loves her hair! Amina is a mommy's girl and in this series, Mommy's Little Black Princess, Amina states self- loving words of affirmation instilled by her parents. Amina is becoming a big girl and advances with each series but knows that she will always be mommy's precious little girl.---This is an excellent book to read out loud with your little loved ones before bedtime or a nap to reiterate that despite some stares and unkind words that may reach our little one's ears outside of our presence, they are beautiful and one of a kind!




The Little Black Princess


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Mrs Aeneas Gunns' account of Northern Territiory life and the small Aboriginal girl who took refuge with her for a short time in 1902.




The Little Black Princess


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The Little Black Princess: A True Tale of Life in the Never-Never Land, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.




The Little Black Princess


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Excerpt from The Little Black Princess: A True Tale of Life in the Never-Never Land Bett-bett must have been a Princess, for she was a King's niece, and if that does not make a Princess of any one, it ought to do so! She didn't Sit - like fairy-book princesses - waving golden sceptres Over devoted subjects, for she was just a little bush nigger girl or lubra, about eight years Old. She had, however, a very wonderful palace - the great lonely Australian bush. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




The Little Black Princess: A True Tale of Life in the Never-Never Land


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Jeannie Gunn's 'The Little Black Princess: A True Tale of Life in the Never-Never Land' is a captivating narrative that delves into the relationship between a European woman and an Indigenous Australian girl in the remote Australian outback. Gunn's literary style is characterized by vivid descriptions of the harsh yet beautiful landscape, as well as sensitive portrayals of the cultural clashes and misunderstandings that occur in this setting. The book is a significant contribution to Australian literature, offering readers a glimpse into the complexities of race relations and colonialism during the early 20th century. Jeannie Gunn, also known as 'Mrs. Aeneas Gunn,' was a pioneering author who drew inspiration from her own experiences living in the Australian outback. Her firsthand knowledge of the challenges and triumphs of life in the bush shines through in this novel, making it a powerful and authentic portrayal of a bygone era. I highly recommend 'The Little Black Princess' to readers interested in Australian literature, colonial history, and cross-cultural relationships. Gunn's thoughtful exploration of identity, belonging, and empathy makes this book a compelling and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in issues of diversity and inclusion.