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Racing the Moon

By Michelle Morgan
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Racing the Moon by Michelle Morgan follows 11-year-old Joe Riley growing up in Depression-era Sydney. He dreams of becoming a famous aviator while navigating challenges at home and school. Filled with adventure and a hint of danger, the book captures the spirit of a boy determined to overcome the obstacles thrown his way.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy adventurous tales set in the 1930s, with a blend of historical detail and engaging characters. It follows the escapades of a teenage girl navigating her world while dreaming of space travel. Readers drawn to stories about friendship, family, and following one's dreams will find this story particularly captivating.

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Thirteen-year-old Joe Riley gets up to all sorts of mischief in this unsentimental portrait of Sydney during the Depression.

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Joe Riley has to be a little creative to make pocket money in his rough and tumble neighbourhood of Glebe. He's watched his dad keep ahead of the law and he's sure that he can too, gambling on billycart races and selling farm-fresh eggs from his uncle's chook farm.

But when his parents send him off to St Bartholomew's – a Catholic boarding school on the other side of the harbour – Joe's carefree existence is a thing of the past. Homesick and lonely, Joe meets the darker side of human nature and finds himself at odds with the school, especially Brother Felix.

Expelled from St Bart's, Joe is sent to a reform school on the south coast known as The Farm. Life is tough there for a boy from the city, but it's through working the land and tending the animals that Joe finds inner strength and peace, and rediscovers the thrill of true freedom.

Racing the Moon by Michelle Morgan is a captivating journey of resilience, growth, and the quest for freedom.

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Racing the Moon by Michelle Morgan is praised for its engaging narrative and well-drawn characters. It's often noted for vividly capturing the 1930s Australian setting, which enhances the story's depth. Reviewers appreciate how it addresses themes of adventure and coming-of-age, resonating with both children and adults alike.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781743316351

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 January 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 216g

Pages: 240

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Michelle Morgan Young Adult

About the Author

Michelle Morgan has worked as a librarian and teacher and has written several plays. She started writing Racing the Moon while living on Norfolk Island, and now lives near Bowral in New South Wales.

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