Millie

Millie - John Marsden

Millie is a picture book which follows the actions and events in the daily life of an adventurous little girl.  The story is very sharp and gets right to the point. Millie has her parents tricked as she has them under the impression that she is a wonderful, caring, loving girl. All is good until her parents discover that this is all not true, however, they love her regardless.

This picture book by John Marsden is very creative in the way that it is constructed. One particular pages text has been written and on the next page a picture has been used to contradict the previous statement. Students would be able to make meaning of this. The book only has the colour black, white and read in the pictures which create a particular feel and mood for the text. Students in years two to four would appreciate this text and would be appropriate in an English classroom. Discussion could be created about the faults we have, things we have done wrong, why we chose to act in a particular way and the effect this had on our family. The major themes within this text include: adventure, mischief, family and developing an understanding of right and wrong.  Students in years two to four would be able to relate well to the text and appreciate the way it was written. I found that the text and images complimented one another and added meaning to the story. 

Author: John Marsden. Illustrated by: Sally Rippin

2002 (Pan MacMillan Australia), Market Street, Sydney

IBSN 0-330-36427-8

Genre/theme: Adventure & Acceptance

Age: Years 2-4

Contributor: Keelan Mackle