The Night They Stormed Eureka

Name: The Night They Stormed Eureka
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SKU: 9780732285418
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By Jackie French

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The Night They Stormed Eureka by Jackie French is a historical adventure set during the Eureka Stockade, a pivotal event in Australian history. Through the eyes of a young orphan girl, the story explores themes of courage, identity, and the fight for justice. As she navigates life amidst the goldfields, readers are drawn into her personal journey intertwined with the historic rebellion.
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You might enjoy this captivating historical adventure if you're interested in Australian history and appreciate stories of courage and resilience. This book vividly brings to life the Eureka Stockade, inviting young readers into a world of adventure, where the past meets the present through engaging storytelling and a strong, relatable protagonist.

It's 1854, and the Ballarat goldfields are a place of dreams and rebellion as Sam, a homeless teenager, is called back to the past to join the Puddlehams, who run 'the best little cook shop on the diggings'. The Puddlehams dream of buying a hotel with velvet seats, while others dream of freedom from the British crown. Ages 10+.

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It's 1854, and the Ballarat goldfields are a place of dreams and rebellion as Sam, a homeless teenager, is called back to the past to join the Puddlehams, who run the best little cook shop on the diggings.

The Puddlehams dream of buying a hotel with velvet seats, while others dream of freedom from the British crown, away from the rule of wealthy landowners and corrupt officials.

Once again, Jackie French takes a fresh look at the history we thought we knew and recreates an event entrenched in our national heritage.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780732285418

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 212g

Pages: 304

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Children's Books Children's Historical Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Historical Fiction Jackie French 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