The Ratcatcher's Daughter

Name: The Ratcatcher's Daughter
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SKU: 9780732297138
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By Pamela Rushby

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Summary

In The Ratcatcher's Daughter by Pamela Rushby, young readers are taken back to 1900s Australia. The story follows thirteen-year-old Issy, whose father is a ratcatcher during a devastating plague outbreak. With determination and courage, Issy navigates her rapidly changing world, facing challenges that test her resilience amidst the fears and struggles of their time. It's a tale of bravery, familial bonds, and finding one's place in the world.
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You might enjoy this adventure-filled historical children's book if you're fascinated by tales of cleverness and resilience. Set in colonial Australia, it follows a young girl navigating the world of rat catching while facing exciting challenges. It's a captivating read for those interested in history and animals blended with a unique plot.

The Ratcatcher's Daughter

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A remarkable story about a little-known tragedy in Australian history.

It's 1900. thirteen-year-old Issy McKelvie leaves school and starts her first job - very reluctantly - as a maid in an undertaking establishment. She thinks this is about as low as you can go. But there's worse to come. Issy becomes an unwilling rat-catcher when the plague - the Black Death - arrives in Australia. Issy loathes both rats and her father's four yappy, snappy, hyperactive rat-killing terriers.

But when her father becomes ill it's up to Issy to join the battle to rid the city of the plague-carrying rats.

'A brilliant and richly evocative insight into a fascinating and little-known aspect of our past.' -- Jackie French, Australian Children's Laureate.

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The Ratcatcher's Daughter by Pamela Rushby is a children's book that receives praise for its vivid storytelling and historical depth. Reviewers appreciate the engaging narrative that captivates young readers, while also introducing them to significant historical contexts. The characters are described as well-developed and relatable, adding to the novel's charm and educational value.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780732297138

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 March 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 201.0mm

Weight: 172g

Pages: 240

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Pamela Rushby Young Adult

About the Author

Pamela Rushby is a well- known, award-winning Australian author. Her YA title When the Hipchicks Went to War won the Ethel Turner Prize in the 2010 NSW Premier’s Awards. HCPA published Circles of Stone in 2003 and The Horses Didn’t Come Home in 2012. Pam lives in Brisbane.

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