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Sarah Remembers Sarah Remembers is inspired by the true story of Nan who lived on a dairy farm at Chapple Vale and holidayed with her family over many summers at Torquay. Nan and her grandchildren watched and waited for the tide to retreat before searching, the world left behind, for cowrie shells – just as Nan had done as a child. Now Nan’s great, great grandchildren enjoy this simple pastime. And the cry, I’ve found one! Look I’ve found one! is still as exciting to hear as it was decades ago. Although, summers did end, the cowrie shell continues to link six generations of Nan’s family. And the search and the joy of discovery keeps the memory of past generations alive. Susan Richards (Beech Forest), brings life to Sarah’s story with beautiful, vintage style, water colour illustrations. I hope Sarah Remembers prompts other families to remember and retell their own stories. IMAGES Top Right: Author Julie Edmonds and Below far Right: illustrator Susan Richards Right: Showing off cowries Otway Life Almanac 2020