Author: Jackie French
Publisher: Sydney: Angus & Robertson, 2020
Annotation: This recently-published teen novel takes a look at 1901, and is based on the lives of the author's grandparents and great-grandparents. Exploring the prejudice of the times, the story follows Hannah and her Pacific Islander friend Jamie as they struggle for equality amidst the new Federal Government's decision to deport all Pacific Islanders, even those born in Australia. Written by Jackie French, Australian Children's Laureate for 2014-2015 and considered "one of Australia's most popular children's authors, and writers across all genres" (goodreads), this one is not to be missed.
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