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Embark on an exhilarating journey through Australian history with this gripping novel that brings the **Castle Hill Rebellion** to life. Ideal for history enthusiasts and young readers alike, this story unfolds in the 1800s at a prison farm near Sydney Town and follows Joe, a shepherd boy entangled in the deadly schemes of rebellious convicts. As tensions rise among the convicts, Joe navigates friendship, loyalty, and the desperate struggle for freedom alongside his friends Pat and Kitt. This tale explores themes of resilience and courage against oppression, making it a must-read for those interested in Australian history, rebellion stories, and convict tales. With 240 pages of captivating storytelling published by **Scholastic Australia Pty Ltd**, this brand new book (ISBN: 9781742991863) will transport you to a time when hope and defiance lived in the hearts of the oppressed. Ideal for reading at home or in educational settings, this book serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit. Don't miss your chance to delve into this historic rebellion — a perfect gift for budding historians or anyone captivated by tales of uprising and perseverance. Order now and discover the gripping narrative that changed the course of convict history in New South Wales! Orders typically ship within 1-3 business days for your convenience.
CONDITION: Brand New
ISBN: 9781742991863
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Number of Pages 240
Do we count you in? When Joe is reluctantly dragged into a deadly plot by rebellious convicts at the Castle Hill prison farm on the outskirts of Sydney Town, he quickly realises it does not pay to be their enemy. He has been quietly working out his sentence as a shepherd boy, in ...the company of his friends, Pat and Kitt - who has set her eye on Joshua Holt, son of the heroic General of Wicklow. But the croppies are hard, tough patriots of Ireland and desperate to revolt and Joe finds himself amidst a desperate bid for freedom in the first convict uprising against the colony of New South Wales.Read less
CONDITION: Brand New
ISBN: 9781742991863
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Number of Pages 240
Do we count you in? When Joe is reluctantly dragged into a deadly plot by rebellious convicts at the Castle Hill prison farm on the outskirts of Sydney Town, he quickly realises it does not pay to be their enemy. He has been quietly working out his sentence as a shepherd boy, in ...the company of his friends, Pat and Kitt - who has set her eye on Joshua Holt, son of the heroic General of Wicklow. But the croppies are hard, tough patriots of Ireland and desperate to revolt and Joe finds himself amidst a desperate bid for freedom in the first convict uprising against the colony of New South Wales.Read less