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5+years

Halle Had a Hammer

Authors: Richard O'Neill and Michelle RussellIllustrator: Elijah Vardo

Talented Halle comes from a Romani Traveller family. She loves moving around and creating things in the workshop. This beautiful book by Romani storyteller Richard O’Neill embraces traveller life and shares wonderful experiences and contributions to the community. This book is great for supporting young readers to read longer texts.

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  • Challenges gender stereotypes
  • Female lead
  • Own Voice