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The Wearing of the Green
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A powerful historical novel exploring themes of racism, classism and gender expectations present in a growing nation.
When Biddy arrives in Melbourne from Ireland in 1850, she knows exactly what she’s going to do – find her rebellious big brother, Ewen. Her plans are derailed when he’s not there to meet her and she’s forced into a situation that is nothing like she expected. Faced with challenges and chased by luck, bad and good, Biddy must find a strength within herself to build a new life – and to find her missing brother.
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The Wearing of the Green by Claire Saxby is well-received, with reviewers highlighting its suitability for educational settings and its exploration of historical themes like migration, racism, and resilience. The story is praised for its depth, teaching readers about survival as not just a physical necessity but as requiring emotional connections. The novel, ideal for upper primary and lower secondary readers, vividly portrays the lives of Irish famine orphan girls in 1850s Melbourne, carrying themes of hope and perseverance.
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ISBN: 9781760653583
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 April 2022
Country: Australia
Imprint: Walker Books Australia
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 200.0mm
Weight: 185g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Claire Saxby writes award-winning fiction, non-fiction and poetry for young people. She writes about history, about nature and more. Her books include Nature Storybooks (Big Red Kangaroo, Emu, Koala, Dingo, Kookaburra, Great White Shark, Tasmanian Devil and Wedge-tailed Eagle) which celebrate Australian wildlife and the places they live. Her historical novel, The Wearing of the Green, explores early colonial Melbourne. Claire lives by the sea and believes our world is a place of many wonders. For further information visit www.clairesaxby.com
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