Wa author norman jorgensens pirate tale the smugglers curse is a rollicking read. Jacks family is based on rottnest island during wwii while his father helps. Good reading jack s family is based on rottnest island during wwii while his father helps build an airfield. In writing the text, norman jorgensen drew on the experiences of his father, who. Jacks island by norman jorgensen 97819261197 dymocks. As in all the best picture books, the words allow room for the cartoonish, expressive art to expand and deepen the story. Jacks island by norman jorgensen book read online scribd.
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