The True Story of Mary: Who Wanted To Stand On Her Head is a 2005 Children's chapter book by Jane Godwin. It is a rhyming story about a girl called Mary who, upon standing on her head, has a number of adventures.
Godwin described it as "probably the strangest story I have written".
Reception The True Story of Mary has been reviewed by Australian Bookseller & Publisher.
It is a 2006 Aurealis Award children's short story joint winner, and a 2006 Children's Book Council of Australia shortlisted book of the year for younger readers.
See also
Dr. Seuss bibliography Edward Lear The Walrus and the Carpenter
References
External links Library holdings of The True Story of Mary