The new title in the critically acclaimed series that explores Australia's early Colonial secret history
In1798 orphaned Barney Bean now has a flourishing farm in the New SouthWales colony and everything he ever dreamed of ... except his childhood friendElsie.
Butwhen Elsie falls ill and Barney rushes to be by her side, he finally learns thedeadly secret she has been hiding.
Who is this strange and beautiful girl who will not speak? And could Franceever attack the isolated colony?
Written byaward-winning author Jackie French and superbly illustrated by Mark Wilson,this fourth book in The Secret Histories series explores extraordinary anduntold stories from Australia's past, including the female French botanistwho could only work disguised as a man, French
and Englishspies, and wars between two empires that threatened even a far-off colony.
By:
Jackie French Imprint: Angus & Robertson Country of Publication: Australia Volume: 04 Dimensions:
Height: 200mm,
Width: 130mm,
Spine: 10mm
Weight: 98g ISBN:9781460751305 ISBN 10: 1460751302 Publication Date:22 January 2018 Recommended Age: From 7 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
