A story about dreams, gold, rebellion ... and an unlikely friendship across time
It's 1854, and the Ballarat goldfields are a place of dreams and rebellion as Sam, a homeless teenager, is called back to the past to join the Puddlehams, who run 'the best little cook shop on the diggings'.
The Puddlehams dream of buying a hotel with velvet seats, while others dream of freedom from the British crown, away from the rule of wealthy landowners and corrupt officials.
As the summer days get hotter, and the miners' protests are ignored with catastrophic results, Sam experiences first-hand the power of a united stand which will change her life forever.
PRAISE FOR JACKIE FRENCH
'Jackie French is excellent at telling history in an exciting way for children' -- Burke's Backyard
By:
Jackie French Imprint: Harper Collins Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 128mm,
Spine: 20mm
Weight: 212g ISBN:9780732285418 ISBN 10: 0732285410 Pages: 304 Publication Date:01 August 2009 Recommended Age: From 10 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
