A Waltz for Matilda

The Matilda Saga, #1

Jackie French

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Harper Collins
01 December 2010

Children's & Educational; Historical fiction (Children's&YA)

Series: The Matilda Saga

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The story behind Banjo Paterson's iconic Australian song.

'Once a jolly swagman camped by a Billabong Under the shade of a Coolibah tree And he sang as he watched and waited till his Billy boiled You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me...'

In 1894, twelve-year-old Matilda flees the city slums to find her unknown father and his farm. But drought grips the land, and the shearers are on strike. Her father has turned swaggie and he's wanted by the troopers. In front of his terrified daughter, he makes a stand against them, defiant to the last. 'You'll never catch me alive, said he...'

Set against a backdrop of bushfire, flood, war and jubilation, this is the story of one girl's journey towards independence. It is also the story of others who had no vote and very little but their dreams.

Drawing on the well-known poem by A.B. Paterson and from events rooted in actual history, this is the untold story behind Australia's early years as an emerging nation.

PRAISE

'Jackie French has a passion for history, and an enviable ability to weave the fascinating minutiae of everyday life into a good story.' -- Magpies Magazine

By: Jackie French
Imprint: Harper Collins
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 200mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 31mm
Weight: 332g
ISBN: 9780732290214
ISBN 10: 073229021X
Series: The Matilda Saga
Pages: 496
Publication Date: 01 December 2010
Recommended Age: From 10 years
Audience: Young adult , Young adult , Preschool (0-5) , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active