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Walking The Boundaries

By Jackie French
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Walking the Boundaries by Jackie French is a captivating children's book that follows a young boy named Martin as he embarks on a journey to walk the boundaries of his family's land. Throughout his adventure, he encounters various characters from different timelines, which broadens his understanding of history, environmental conservation, and the significance of land across generations. The story intertwines themes of exploration, heritage, and the connection to nature.
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Children with a love for adventure and history may find this book captivating as it weaves together a journey of discovery through both time and landscape. The story explores themes of reconciliation, environmental awareness, and personal growth, providing an educational and entertaining experience for young readers. With its blend of fantasy and reality, it offers a unique perspective that may engage those interested in Australian culture and heritage.

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Walking The Boundaries

All Martin has to do is walk the boundaries and the farm will be his. It is a bright sunny day when Martin sets out, but suddenly he finds himself being swept away in a flsh flood. Ages 10-14.

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'French knows how to conjure [an] imagined past, full of detail about how people lived during particular periods and within particular cultures'
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Martin lives in the city with his mum. He's come to walk the boundaries of the farm that's been in his family for generations. It sounds easy, especially as he'll own the land when he gets back. Martin's great-grandfather, Ted, doesn't even want him to walk around the farm's fences, just up the gorge and along the hills.

But up in the gorge Martin meets Meg from almost a century ago and Wullamudulla from thousands of years in the past. Despite their differences they discover that they're all on the same journey ... and that walking the boundaries means more than following lines on a map.


PRAISE FOR NANBERRY: BLACK BROTHER WHITE

'For really, really good Australian young-adult (and middle-grade) historical fiction, Jackie French has always been a winner ... With Nanberry: Black Brother White she delivers an excellent fictionalised account of the First Fleet's settlement at Sydney Cove ... a powerful novel' -- Australian Bookseller & Publisher, 5 stars

'She is one of few masters who can embed historic characters in rattling good tales, and her meticulous research is seamlessly inserted so that you live the detail rather than learn it. Even if you are not into history, Nanberry will hook you in ... Irresistible for history buffs of any age' -- Good Reading Magazine, 5 stars

'I've been telling all my friends to read this book, and to give it to their kids to read. It's absolutely engrossing' -- Herald Sun

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Walking the Boundaries by Jackie French is a children's book that weaves a tale of adventure and discovery as the protagonist embarks on a journey to walk the old boundaries of a property. The narrative combines historical and environmental themes, capturing readers with its vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling. Both educational and entertaining, the book is praised for sparking curiosity about history and nature among young readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780207200434

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 March 2006

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 172g

Pages: 208

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational 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

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