Janagatha – the Australian Dog: Kent – 1806

For art lovers of all ages: The year is 1806. This beautifully illustrated book follows the tale of Annabelle, an orphaned young girl living in The Medway Towns, South East of England. After her parents’ untimely death, Annabelle is left desperately poor and homeless, but determined to succeed in life by herself.Annabelle makes a home for herself in Chatham Dockyard and finds some new friends, who include a friendly wizard and two unique dogs.Annabelle has never forgotten her parents’ desire for the family to move to Australia, and so she embarks on a mission to achieve this. Inscribed by the author on the page opposite the half-title page.

Publisher: Janet Skinner
Date Published: 2015
Book Condition: Very good hardcover with minor bumping to boards. Otherwise, a clean and unmarked copy internally.