"When the Wind Changed" by Ruth Park follows the story of a young girl named "Molly" and her adventures in a suburban Australian neighborhood during the mid-20th century. As Molly navigates friendships, family dynamics, and the challenges of growing up, she finds herself at the center of a complicated web of relationships. The story captures the innocence of childhood while addressing themes of change, loss, and the impact of the world around her. Park’s vivid storytelling immerses readers in Molly's experiences, painting a nostalgic picture of a time and place filled with both joy and hardship. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Australian Childrens Classics .

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 1990 by HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd .

Deborah Niland is one of Australia's most highly-acclaimed illustrators. She has illustrated many books for children but is probably best known for her work in Hazel Edwards' There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake. This classic picture book has never been out of print since its original publication in 1980 and has won many awards including the prestigious Leipzig Bronze Medal for international picture-book design. Ruth Park's award-winning novel The Harp in the South was followed by over 50 books for adults and children, including Playing Beatie Bow. Her stories about The Muddleheaded Wombat were a result of the ABC radio serial. She won the Miles Franklin award for Swords, Crowns and Rings in 1977.