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Star of Anise

Annie and Arthur have been eagerly awaiting Bhagwan Singh's next visit. What wondrous things will he have in his cart this time, among the silk and soap, spices and shirts?
Author Jane Jolly & Di Wu
Publication Date 01 Feb 2021
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Young fiction
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As the hawker makes his camp for the night, the children savour spun sugar and food from the Punjab, discovering the secret star anise.

A gentle story about embracing different traditions, based on the stories of Sikh hawkers in Australia in the late 1800s.

Age range 5+

 

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Star of Anise - Teachers' notes (PDF, 426.68KB)
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