Event #10
Jacqueline Harvey: Princes, Girls and Ghosts – Weaving History and Mystery to Create Compelling Tales
Parkside Marquee
Lower Secondary / Schools Program
#About the event
Duration: 60 minutes
Jacqueline Harvey: Princes, Girls and Ghosts –
Weaving History and Mystery to Create Compelling Tales
Schools Program: Primary
1:30–2:30pm, Thursday 8 October 2026
Parkside Marquee, Brisbane Powerhouse
Meeting a prince in a bookshop in Singapore gave Jacqueline Harvey one of her best ideas yet. From this chance encounter, The Girl and the Ghost was born. Students will discover how Jacqueline has taken real historical figures and woven them into contemporary stories full of mystery, humour and heart.
#Booking Form for School Groups
We recommend school groups use the booking form to secure a place for your students. You can book an individual session, or a three-session bundle deal for a full day of programming, via the form. Complimentary teacher tickets can also be claimed this way.
#Artist
Jacqueline Harvey
Jacqueline Harvey is one of Australia’s most popular authors for children with a reputation for creating books filled with adventure, mystery, humour and heart. Her titles include the bestselling Alice-Miranda, Clementine Rose, Kensy and Max, Willa and Woof and The Girl and the Ghost series.
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