{"product_id":"9781921042645","title":"Aussie Heroes Dame Nellie Melba","description":"Author: Gabiann Marin\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781921042645\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: New Frontier Publishing\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Sep 2010\u003cbr\u003ePages: 128\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003eAussie Heroes\u003c\/i\u003e series introduces primary-aged children to heroes who have made a contribution to Australian society. Each hero has helped others in need and in turn shaped history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSix-year-old Helen Porter just wanted to sing on stage. As a child, and then a teenager, she continued to pursue her dream of being a great opera star. Born Helen Porter Mitchell, she changed her name to reflect her Melbourne heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1887 Nellie Melba made her operatic debut. She went on to sing in all the great opera houses of Europe. During World War 1 Nellie Melba worked tirelessly holding many fundraising concerts for the war effort. Nellie Melba was the first great Australian diva.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeachers\u0026amp;#x27; notes available here\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46861491765406,"sku":"ADS-9781921042645","price":14.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781921042645.jpg?v=1779252764","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781921042645","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}