The book is written in the present tense, from Carole’s perspective (of course!) and illustrated brilliantly by Liz Anelli. All of the experiences of long-distance ship travel are captured delightfully and will resonate with many older readers…It has great appeal – there are lots of points of interest, and because of the episodic nature, it can be taken in small doses and thus enjoyed over a longer time.

Ten Pound Pom is one of a series of books called Our Stories, which ‘provides digestable chunks of information,’ and is a good tool for sharing history and moving or migration experiences, but just as enjoyable to read for pleasure.