Goldfields Girl

The Clara Saunders Story
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Goldfields Girl by Elaine Forrestal, set during the Australian gold rush, follows young Clara Saunders as she embarks on a journey filled with adventure and challenges in the bustling town of Coolgardie. Navigating the trials and excitement of a rapidly growing community, Clara's story captures the determination and resilience of a girl forging her path amidst the turbulent backdrop of the 1890s. A tale of courage and discovery, it paints a vivid picture of life on the frontiers of Australia's gold rush.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by historical adventures filled with courage and determination. It's an engaging tale set in the Australian goldfields of the late 1800s, offering a captivating glimpse into the life of a young girl navigating a world of change and challenge. Perfect for young readers with an interest in history and remarkable stories of perseverance.

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Goldfields Girl

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This heartfelt and bold novel from CBCA Award winner Elaine Forrestal is about a young girl's life in the harsh environment of the WA gold rush in the 1890s.

It's 1892. Amid a fevered gold rush, fourteen-year-old Clara Saunders is in search of adventure in the new outback town of Coolgardie.

A friendship with cheeky young water carter Jack is a promising start, but the goldfields are a harsh place, where water is scarce, disease is common and where many men will never find the fortune they've come to seek.

With unforeseen tragedies on the horizon, Clara's time in the dusty town will truly test the limits of her fierceness and determination.

Goldfields Girl is an evocative portrayal of the resilience and courage needed to thrive in the unforgiving environment of the Australian outback.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925816495

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 March 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 196g

Pages: 280

About the Author

Elaine Forrestal is an award-winning author of fiction titles for young readers. Her novel Someone Like Me won a Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award and a West Australian Young Readers' Book Award (Hoffman Award), was commended for the National Award for Special Educational Needs Book and Software Awards in the UK, and has been translated into Slovenian and Italian. Elaine is a full-time writer who is based in Western Australia and travels all over the world to speak at festivals and to present writing workshops. She has appeared at events in Australia, Singapore, France, Italy and Ireland.

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