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The Night They Stormed Eureka

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Night They Stormed Eureka
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jackie French
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:304
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 128
ISBN/Barcode 9780732285418
ClassificationsDewey:A823.3
Audience
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Imprint HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Publication Date 1 August 2009
Publication Country Australia

Description

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.

Author Biography

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