Title The flying pieman / written by Kate Walker ; illustrated by Sandra Laroche

Published Carlton, Vic. : Moondrake Australia, 1994

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MELB CRC	82P Wal/Fpi		AVAILABLE

Description 30 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 28 cm Summary The true story of William King who gave up his job as a clerk in the dreary Tower of London and emigrated to Australia in 1829. Will tried job after job in the colony, searching for a life that would fulfil him. Mild-mannered Will emerged as Sydney's Flying Pieman -- one of the colony's most eccentric characters, and one of Australia's most extraordinary athletes. Selling hot pies from an oven he carried with him, Will beat the river steamers plying from Circular Quay to Parramatta Analysis Picture books Notes CIP confirmed For children Audience Children Subject King, William Francis, 1807-1873 -- Juvenile poetry Folk songs, Aboriginal Australian -- Juvenile literature. Children's poetry, Australian. Toddlers -- Picture books SUBJECT Australia -- History -- 1788-1851 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85009592 -- Juvenile poetry. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99001675 Sydney (N.S.W.) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79021855 -- History http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99005024 -- 1788-1851 -- Juvenile poetry Genre/Form Fiction. Poetry. Author Laroche, Sandra. LC no. abn93408411 ISBN 1863912339

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