Aussie Notables: Henry Parkes

How did a man so bad with his own money end up on the Australian $5 note?

Discover how Henry Parkes went from poor man to 'Father of Federation' in this engaging and fully illustrated biography, ideal for children aged 10 - 14 years.

AUSSIE NOTABLES - the acclaimed banknote biographies come to the iPad in iBooks exclusive editions. Collect the series!

Follow-up activities linked to the Australian Curriculum: History in Years 5 and 6 are also available from the publisher's website, making the Aussie Notables series an excellent classroom resource and an informative introduction for the general reader.

Reviews of the Aussie Notables Print Editions

“Allan Drummond writes history with a light touch ... aided by Lumsden’s witty cartoons.” Magpies Magazine

"[These books] are intended as a stimulating introduction to famous lives and their periods. And they are!” Kooringa – Journal of the South Australian History Teachers’ Association.

"Covers Parkes’ experiences and journey to becoming the Father of Federation in an amusing way. There are plenty of illustrations to engage students." History Teachers of Western Australia Bulletin on Aussie Notables: Henry Parkes

“We cannot recommend your series of books highly enough. They are accessible to students with varying capabilities in reading.” Grade 6 Teachers, Malvern Central School

“Allan Drummond’s stories are full of interesting facts. They teach me a lot about Australia. I know that other people my age would like them as much as I do.” Tahlia Beames, age 10

About the author

Allan Drummond has always had a passion for history and has passed it on to his students during a teaching career of over thirty years in Victoria and New South Wales schools. Still active in the classroom, Allan now puts his writing to work in continuing his mission of teaching young Australians the stories they are entitled to know. Since founding Green Barrow Publishing, Allan has been writing biographies of famous people for young students to considerable acclaim. Before the Aussie Notables series, he has written titles including John Simpson Kirkpatrick, Peter Lalor, Aung San Suu Kyi, Nelson Mandela, John Curtin and Fred Hollows.

About the illustrator

Glenn Lumsden is an award-winning illustrator and cartoonist with over twenty years experience. As well as working on The Phantom comic book series, he has illustrated children's books with top Australian author Paul Jennings. His work has appeared in dozens of magazines including Reader's Digest, Australian Geographic and Rolling Stone, as well as in newspapers including the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Telegraph and The Financial Review. His advertising work includes illustrations for Allen's Sweets, The Ghan Railway, EMI records and Farmer's Union Milk.

www.greenbarrow.com.au