1. Young diva -- 2. Away from home -- 3. Tragedy strikes -- 4. Stuck in the outback -- 5. Debut -- 6. Europe -- 7. Love -- 8. The triumphant return -- 9. Retirement
Summary
"Six-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 Mitchel, she changed her name to reflect her Melbourne heritage. In 1887 Nellie Melba made her operatic debut. She went on to sing in all the great opera houses of Europe. During World War I Nellie Melba worked tirelessly holding many fundraising concerts for the war effort."--Back cover
Analysis
juvenile Nonfiction
Notes
"With historical advice from Sue Thompson - Curator of the Nellie Melba Virtual Museum"
Audience
For primary school age
Notes
Teacher notes reproduced with permission of Australian Standing Orders/Scholastic
