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The Girl from Snowy River (The Matilda Saga, #2)

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The Girl from Snowy River by Jackie French is set in the Australian high country after World War I. It follows the story of a courageous young girl named Flinty McAlpine, who faces numerous challenges as she works to support her family and preserve their way of life amidst changing times. The book provides a rich tapestry of historical elements, adventure, and the strength found in family and friendship.
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You might enjoy this book if you love adventurous tales set in the Australian bush, filled with courage and resilience. It's perfect for young readers who are captivated by stories of strong, determined characters facing challenges in a beautifully depicted historical setting. The blend of action, history, and heart makes it an engaging read.

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The Girl from Snowy River (The Matilda Saga, #2)

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The year is 1919. Thirty years have passed since the man from Snowy River made his famous ride. But World War I still casts its shadow across a valley in the heart of Australia, particularly for orphaned sixteen-year-old Flinty McAlpine, who lost a brother when the Snowy River men marched away to war.

Why has the man Flinty loves returned from the war so changed and distant? Why has her brother Andy 'gone with cattle', leaving Flinty in charge of their younger brother and sister and with the threat of eviction from the farm she loves so dearly?

A brumby muster held under the watchful eye of the legendary Clancy of the Overflow offers hope. Now Flinty must ride to save her farm, her family, and the valley she loves.

Set among the landscapes of the great poems of Australia, this book is a love song to the Snowy Mountains and a tribute to Australia's poets who immortalised so much of our land. The Girl from Snowy River combines passion, heartbreak, history, and an enduring love and rich understanding of our land. It continues the grand saga that began with A Waltz for Matilda.

Series: The Matilda Saga

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780732293109

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 342g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Jackie French AM is an award-winning writer, wombat negotiator, the 2014–2015 Australian Children's Laureate and the 2015 Senior Australian of the Year. In 2016, Jackie became a Member of the Order of Australia for her contribution to children's literature and her advocacy for youth literacy. She is regarded as one of Australia's most popular children's authors and writes across all genres β€” from picture books, history, fantasy, ecology and sci-fi, to her much-loved historical fiction for a variety of age groups. 'A book can change a child's life. A book can change the world' was the primary philosophy behind Jackie's two-year term as Laureate. jackiefrench.com facebook.com/authorjackiefrench

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