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Facing the Flame (The Matilda Saga, #7)

By Jackie French
Series: The Matilda Saga
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Facing the Flame by Jackie French is a gripping historical fiction set in Australia during a tumultuous time. The novel follows the lives and challenges of the residents in a small Australian town as they confront natural disasters and personal struggles. With themes of resilience and community spirit, it depicts their courage and determination in the face of overwhelming adversity.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to compelling historical fiction that weaves together themes of resilience, family, and community against the backdrop of Australia's vividly portrayed rural landscapes. With rich characters and a gripping narrative, it invites you into a world balancing personal and historical drama, making it both a heartfelt and engaging read.

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'GRIPPING, EMOTIONAL AND MOVING'
-- New Idea


There have been fires before, but not like this.

In 1978, as the hot wind howls and the grass dries, all who live at Gibber's Creek know their land can burn. But when you love your land, you fight for it.

For Jed Kelly, an even more menacing danger looms: a man from her past determined to destroy her. Finding herself alone, trapped and desperate to save her unborn child, Jed's only choice is to flee -- into the flames.

Heartbreaking and powerful, Facing the Flame celebrates the triumph of courage and community, and a love for the land so deep that not even bushfire can erode it.


PRAISE

'The perfect read for anyone who loves immersing themselves in Australian fiction. Gripping, emotional and moving, Facing the Flame is a great book to curl up with on a warm spring night.' -- New Idea

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781460754689

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 November 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 304

Collections

Children's Fiction Children's Historical Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Jackie French Series: The Matilda Saga Young Adult

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 — 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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