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Birds in the Nest
Paperback
General FictionHistorical Fiction
Publisher Price: $18.99
ISBN13: 9781763548923
Publisher: Wendy Hart
Published: Sep 2 2024
Pages: 370
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.77 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Minnie, a timid thirteen-year-old, clutches her little sister as she cautiously descends the gangway of a migrant ship. They stand on the threshold of Brisbane, Australia-a fledgling, humid city that feels worlds away from their rural home near Belfast. The air is thick with the promise of a new beginning, yet it carries the weight of everything they have left behind. Fleeing from the shadows of death, disease, and religious intolerance that plagued their homeland, Minnie's family arrives with hearts brimming with hope, eager to carve out a better future in this distant land.
However, the path to their dreams is fraught with unforeseen challenges. World War One engulfs nations in conflict. Relentless droughts ravage the land, and the Great Depression looms ominously on the horizon. With only her unwavering grit and fierce determination to guide her, Minnie must navigate these seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Will she find the strength to overcome the hurdles and realise her dreams?
One enthusiastic Goodreads reviewer hailed this poignant tale as Australia's answer to the beloved classic Little Women. It draws readers into a rich narrative of resilience and hope.Also in
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