Pagineborn 1953 · Sydney, Australia
📖 Best for: K–2nd grade (ages 5–8) · Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11)
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Jackie French has written more than 200 books. Diary of a Wombat (illustrated by Bruce Whatley) is a picture-book favourite; she was Australian Children’s Laureate in 2014–2015.
New to Jackie French? Start with Diary of a Wombat.
Jackie French’s books are under copyright, so Pagine doesn’t host them — but you can borrow every title below free. Tap Local library to see which libraries near you have it, Libby / OverDrive to borrow the ebook or audiobook with your library card, or Open Library for free online lending.
Most public libraries lend ebooks and audiobooks free with a library card — ask at the desk or sign up online.
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Jackie French has written more than 200 books. Diary of a Wombat (illustrated by Bruce Whatley) is a picture-book favourite; she was Australian Children’s Laureate in 2014–2015.
Diary of a Wombat is a great place to start; other favourites include Hitler’s Daughter, Pete the Sheep.
Jackie French’s books are best for k–2nd grade (ages 5–8) · grades 3–5 (ages 8–11).
Jackie French’s books are still under copyright, so they are not free to download. You can borrow them free: from your public library (search WorldCat), as ebooks and audiobooks with a library card through Libby/OverDrive, or from Open Library’s free lending. Pagine links to each below, and suggests similar books you can read free right now.
Search WorldCat to see which libraries near you have a copy, or ask your school or public library. Most libraries also lend Jackie French ebooks and audiobooks free through the Libby app.