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Our History: Hill End Gold

By Sue Whiting
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When Pa buys a stake in a gold mine at Hill End, Alfie knows his life is about to change. A golden future is just within reach, and fortune favours the bold ... but in Hill End, fortunes are lost as fast as they are made.It’s... Read More
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When Pa buys a stake in a gold mine at Hill End, Alfie knows his life is about to change. A golden future is just within reach, and fortune favours the bold ... but in Hill End, fortunes are lost as fast as they are made.

It’s 1872 and Alfie Wilson’s pa has sold the farm. He’s moving the family to Hill End to make their fortune and secure their Golden Future. Pa has gold fever – and so has Alfie – and they are convinced that it won’t be long before they'll be the Wealthy Wilsons.

Not everything is golden in this mining town though. Alfie soon discovers that life in Hill End is hard and, at times, dangerous. But fortune favours the bold, and Alfie is determined he and his pa will overcome the many hardships and risks to strike it rich.

But are there things in life more precious than gold?

The third book in the Our History series, set in the famous gold rush town of Hill End. Written by acclaimed Australian author Sue Whiting.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761601491

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 240

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Children's Books Children's Historical Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Historical Fiction Sue Whiting Young Adult

About the Author

Sue Whiting is an award-winning children’s and YA author, editor and former primary school teacher. Sue writes for many age groups, from picture books through to YA, including the bestselling Missing, the acclaimed The Book of Chance and several CBCA Notable Books. Sue’s latest books are Tilda a historical novel for readers 10+ and the second book in her middle grade fiction series, Pearly and Pig and the Lost City of Mu Savan. As a storyteller and schools’ performer, Sue has informed, inspired and entertained thousands of kids across the country. Sue is passionate about the power of story and is an advocate for reading and writing for pleasure.

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