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Paddle Steamer Pearl by Neridah McMullin, illustrated by Jessica Corkran

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Title: Paddle Steamer Pearl Author: Neridah McMullin, illustrated by Jessica Corkran Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st November 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 36 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: All aboard the PS Alpha! Travel by paddle steamer along the Darling River with Pearl Collins, who would go on to become the first female river boat… Continue reading Paddle Steamer Pearl by Neridah McMullin, illustrated by Jessica Corkran