Description
Discover a captivating journey with 'Our Australian Girl: Meet Poppy' (Book 1), a historical fiction masterpiece set in the Australian gold rush era. This beautifully crafted B-format paperback, published by Penguin Australia Pty Ltd in 2011, invites readers to step into the shoes of Poppy, a brave girl living at Bird Creek Mission in 1864. Immerse yourself in Poppy's world as she grapples with her feelings about the Mission and her longing for freedom, especially after her brother Gus runs away to chase his dreams of striking gold.
As part of the beloved 'Our Australian Girl' series, this enchanting tale not only entertains but also educates young readers about the experiences of Indigenous Australians and the historical context of the stolen generation. With 144 pages of gripping narrative, 'Meet Poppy' offers an engaging way to learn about resilience, family bonds, and the harsh realities of life during the gold rush.
Will Poppy dare to escape the constraints of the Mission? Can she find her beloved brother Gus in the wild Australian bush? Join Poppy on her quest for adventure and a better life in this poignant story. Ideal for children aged 8-12, this book is a must-have for any young reader's library.
Delivery Information: This book is brand new and ships quickly. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure with Poppy today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143305323
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2011
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 144
Description:
A historical adventure story about a gold rush girl, Meet Poppy, is part of the Our Australian Girl series that explores the stolen generation.
It's 1864 . . . and Poppy lives at bird Creek Mission near Echuca. Poppy hates the Mission, especially now that her brother, Gus, has run away to pan for gold. What if Poppy escaped, too? Would she survive alone in the bush? And would she ever find Gus, whom she loves more than anything in the world?
Meet Poppy and join her adventure in the first of four stories about a Gold Rush girl who dreams of a better life.
As part of the beloved 'Our Australian Girl' series, this enchanting tale not only entertains but also educates young readers about the experiences of Indigenous Australians and the historical context of the stolen generation. With 144 pages of gripping narrative, 'Meet Poppy' offers an engaging way to learn about resilience, family bonds, and the harsh realities of life during the gold rush.
Will Poppy dare to escape the constraints of the Mission? Can she find her beloved brother Gus in the wild Australian bush? Join Poppy on her quest for adventure and a better life in this poignant story. Ideal for children aged 8-12, this book is a must-have for any young reader's library.
Delivery Information: This book is brand new and ships quickly. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure with Poppy today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143305323
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2011
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 144
Description:
A historical adventure story about a gold rush girl, Meet Poppy, is part of the Our Australian Girl series that explores the stolen generation.
It's 1864 . . . and Poppy lives at bird Creek Mission near Echuca. Poppy hates the Mission, especially now that her brother, Gus, has run away to pan for gold. What if Poppy escaped, too? Would she survive alone in the bush? And would she ever find Gus, whom she loves more than anything in the world?
Meet Poppy and join her adventure in the first of four stories about a Gold Rush girl who dreams of a better life.