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The Bell and the Bushrangers: Three children overhear a pair of bushrangers plotting a robbery. When they tell the police, however, they are not believed. Can they identify the scoundrels and prevent the crime – without harm to anyone? An adventure story set in the gold rush period of Australian history (1857), featuring live child models dressed in period costume, in a believable setting. The story is the vehicle for conveying large amounts of historical information. (1591 words) Themes: Upholding the law, Courage and self reliance (Grade Level 5-6) (Zip Stage 7) |
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Secret Journey: A boy sets out to find his long lost father. His journey takes him by riverboat, coach and on foot through the Australian countryside – but always he seems to just miss his father. Can we hope for a happy ending? A ‘road movie’ set in the inland pioneering and riverboat period of Australian history (1890), featuring live child models dressed in period costume, in a believable setting. The story is the vehicle for conveying large amounts of historical information. (1493 words) Themes: Courage and perseverance, Family loyalty (Grade Level 5-6) (Zip Stage 7) |
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Runaway: A naughty boy accidentally starts a steam engine, which rapidly becomes a dangerous ‘runaway’ – and the boy is trapped on board! Can his school mates catch the engine and rescue him before there is a terrible crash? A ‘thriller’ set in 1915, featuring live child models dressed in period costume. The story discreetly conveys large amounts of historical information, not only about everyday life but about the ‘Great War’ and Gallipoli. (1596 words) Themes: Courage, Problem solving, forgiveness (Grade Level 5-6) (Zip Stage 7) |
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