Bridie's Fire

Name: Bridie's Fire
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781865087276
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By Kirsty Murray

Series: CHILDREN OF THE WIND

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Bridie's Fire by Kirsty Murray follows the journey of a young Irish girl, Bridie, who escapes the Great Famine's hardships by emigrating to Australia. Her story is one of resilience and courage as she faces challenges in a new land, holding on to her dreams and memories. It's a compelling tale of survival, friendship, and hope as she builds a new life far from home.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to historical adventures featuring strong heroines. It follows a young girl's courageous journey from famine-stricken Ireland to the challenges of a new life in Australia. The story vividly portrays themes of resilience, discovery, and the search for a place to call home, making it a captivating read for young adults who appreciate immersive historical fiction.

Bridie's Fire

Bridie's Fire is the tale of a fiery Irish girl who leaves Ireland to find a home for herself in goldrush Australia.

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Bridie's Fire by Kirsty Murray is a captivating tale set during the harrowing times of the great potato famine. Young Bridie O'Connor faces unimaginable loss when her parents and baby brother succumb to hunger, leaving her world shattered.

At just 11 years old, Bridie makes the brave decision to leave her homeland of Ireland in search of a brighter future in Australia, driven by the hope of a richer life.

However, the path to a new beginning is not easy. Life as a scullery maid proves to be stifling, especially for a girl with Bridie's fiery spirit and unyielding determination.

Series: CHILDREN OF THE WIND

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Bridie's Fire

By Kirsty Murray

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Bridie's Fire by Kirsty Murray is praised as a thrilling start to the Children of the Wind series, full of adventure and intricate details. Critics and young readers alike describe it as a compelling and realistic narrative that captures courage and endurance, with many looking forward to reading the rest of the series.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781865087276

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2003

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 245g

Pages: 264

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Kirsty Murray Series: CHILDREN OF THE WIND Young Adult

About the Author

Kirsty Murray is the author of three popular junior novels - Zarconi's Magic Flying Fish (winner of the WA Premier's Children's Book Award, 2001), Market Blues and Walking Home with Marie Claire - and several non-fiction books for children. She has worked as a forest ranger, archivist, artist and teacher, and now is a full-time writer.