Description

This significant historical novel for teenagers documents the activities of Bridie, an orphaned Irish teen who escapes the potato famine that claimed the lives of her infant brother and parents. Independent and stubborn, Bridie makes a brand new life for himself in the rough-and-tumble world of Austalia throughout the nineteenth-century gold-rush. Her activities with different migrants, miners, and a traveling theatre troupe paint a vibrant picture of early-life in Victoria. Bridieis bravery and strength make her a powerful heroine for adolescent viewers and they will be engaged by her heartwarming story in the vibrant historic environment.