This engaging biographic narrative of the creator of Blinky Bill is creatively depicted through a pleasing combination of sophisticated prose and captivating illustrations. The language effectively captures the place, character and mood of her imagined adventures, and the highly detailed illustrations provide lovely references to the era, as well as representing quintessentially Australian flora and fauna.
The artistic style and chosen colour palette are beautifully executed with the character of Dorrie sympathetically presented throughout this high-quality production. The included peritext provides important contextual information about Dorothy Wall’s life. The inclusion of charming endpapers and a textured front cover complete the package of this highly accomplished work.