The Sixth Worry Doll

An easy to read story of a young Central Americal girl, Consuela, who has experienced the death of her brother, father, mother and sister. In her new life in Australia, living in a concrete apartment blockwith her aunt, Consuela uses her worry dolls to signify her painful acceptance of the terrors which have made up her young life. The book can be appreciated by younger readers for the story alone but there are deeper layers to be discovered and discussed with older year levels.
Recommended class novel for Years 5-6