Description

A powerful atmospheric verse novel set in the Victorian goldfields in the 1800s. Traumatised by a fire in which her family perishes, the narrator poses as a boy on the goldfields. There, Sun Song, a Chinese market gardener is the only one to show any kindness. The narrator flees to the Chinese camp, taking the name Lin. But Ellery, a man with links to Lin’s past, is determined to take over all rights on the goldfields, setting in place a dangerous sequence of events. To survive is a test of frienship and loyalty, and a catalyst for Lin to remember her tragic past. Written by a respected Australian poet, this unique verse novel will be an important resource for schools. Deals with important social and historical issues such as racism, persecution and the role of identity. Explores interesting and contemporary gender issues through strong and complex female characters.