A Penny in Time

Anna Bartlett has captured the everyday adventures of a century of young Australians in vivid prose. The vignettes in A Penny in Time provide windows into the lives of ordinary children whose experiences are part of the rich tapestry of Australian history. 
– Kirsty Murray

A welcome new voice in the genre of Historical Fiction for children. Ms Bartlett writes with confidence and restraint. The historical information never overwhelms the story and the growing relationship between the young protagonist and his grandmother is handled with sympathy and considerable skill. Children will love these vignettes of life in an Australia long gone, and teachers will find a wealth of ideas and possibilities for expanding on the historical themes. If only learning history had been this much fun in my schooldays.
– Deborah Lisson