This episode we dive into the extraordinary world of fiction for children with Associate Professor Kristine Moruzi from Deakin University.

When did we first start publishing material for children? And what do the wild adventures involving shipwrecks, kidnapping and toast water tell us about what it meant to be a child in this time?

Mentioned in the episode

Mary Grant Bruce

Princess Spinaway’s Department

Someone else thought the concept of toast water was interesting and attempted to recreate the recipe in this YouTube video

You can find a full transcript of the episode here.

Main stories

The Marvellous Island

Theft of a day

The Convalescence of Taffie Farndon

A Little Bushmaid

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