A Waltz for Matilda The Matilda Saga Book 1 edition by Jackie French Children eBooks
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The story behind Banjo Paterson's iconic Australian song.Ages 10-14 'Once a jolly swagman camped by a BillabongUnder the shade of a Coolibah treeAnd he sang as he watched and waited till his Billy boiledYou'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me...'In 1894, twelve-year-old Matilda flees the city slums to find her unknown father and his farm. But drought grips the land, and the shearers are on strike. Her father has turned swaggie and he's wanted by the troopers. In front of his terrified daughter, he makes a stand against them, defiant to the last. 'You'll never catch me alive, said he...'Set against a backdrop of bushfire, flood, war and jubilation, this is the story of one girl's journey towards independence. It is also the story of others who had no vote and very little but their dreams. Drawing on the well-known poem by A.B. Paterson and from events rooted in actual history, this is the untold story behind Australia's early years as an emerging nation. 'Jackie French has a passion for history, and an enviable ability to weave the fascinating minutiae of everyday life into a good story.' Magpies Magazine
A Waltz for Matilda The Matilda Saga Book 1 edition by Jackie French Children eBooks
I gave this a 4 rating as I really enjoyed the story and value the historical facts that Jackie French includes in her stories. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys historical novels - it does not matter what age. Although Jackie writes mainly for a younger reader group her writing are not juvenile in content. I have read a number of her books now and thoroughly enjoyed all of them.Product details
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A Waltz for Matilda The Matilda Saga Book 1 edition by Jackie French Children eBooks Reviews
When Matilda's mother dies matilda is forced to leave the city slums and her good friend tommy to find her father and his farm. She finds a poor and on~strike~shearer... her father. They turn swaggie and lock up the house to earn some money and sheep for the farm. But when Mr Drinkwater and his sons, James and Bertram, and the troopers arrive on the scene matilda's father does something the girl does not want to happen. Matilda's left to run the farm and a lot more...
A book that deals with inderpentance, death, friendship and rommance perfectly not to add the brilliant history that is woven into this wonderful book. A fantastic book for ages 10+. Perfect lenth to read in a few days to about a week. I can't to get the next book in this amazing saga and to read more by jackie french. I want to pick up this book and reread it till I know it off by heart. this is the absulote BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!! You just have to buy this book NOW!
This novel opens in 1894, when Matilda O'Halloran is living in a city slum with her mother. When her mother dies, Matilda leaves the city to find her father and his farm. Matilda finds her father, but then loses him in circumstances just like the song
`Up jumped the swagman and sprang into that billabong,
`You'll never take me alive' said he...'
And so, Matilda is on her own. And despite the best advice of the neighbours, including the rich landowner Mr Drinkwater who was part of the billabong fiasco, Matilda is determined to stay on her father's farm. With the help of an old aboriginal woman, Auntie Love, and the support of others Matilda manages to make a go of it.
But this novel is more than just one girl's success against the odds. It is also the story of the positive and negative aspects of how Australia became a nation. The novel draws on a number of industrial issues, including factory work in the city as well as the shearer's strike of 1894 and the `Federation Drought' which started in the 1890s and ended early in the 20th century. Matilda's story also incorporates the treatment of women, of the indigenous peoples, and touches on the treatment of the Chinese as Australia draws close to federation. There are other historical snapshots as well Australian soldiers in the Boer War and inventions that have enabled Australians to adapt to life in what can be a harsh and unforgiving country.
Matilda succeeds in what is very much a man's world, and along the way finds friends, forgiveness and love.
This novel is described as juvenile fiction, and it touches on many of the themes of Australia's history between 1894 and 1915. While its inspiration is the song `Waltzing Matilda', the story moves into the events and times that inspired the writing of the song (by A.B. `Banjo' Paterson). Ms French also includes a set of useful notes on the text providing points on some of the historical elements of the novel. I suspect that many adults would also enjoy the story as much as I did.
`The past is not always comfortable, but it is part of who we are.'
Jennifer Cameron-Smith
I read this wonderful bookk my husband has a kindle and he is currently reading as well. We both enjoyed this book emensly.
A wonderful story - it reminded me of my days in the country and the way we used to live. Although I didn't live that long ago, some of the scenes were truly Australian. The story was simply written and yet vivid enough to bring back some wonderful memories.
I found it to be a thought provoking little book. It hung together well and kept the reader firmly in the area of Qld where it was based. The early part of the book was almost a little book of its own and was well crafted.
All in all I really enjoyed the read.
Anothe EXCELLENT book by Jackie French.. History with life!
Jackie French is my favourite author, she mixes history with life to produce an enjoyable read.
This book did so much for me as a reader, an American and a lover of historical fiction. I fell in love with all of the characters, even the one we thought was the enemy.
I gave this a 4 rating as I really enjoyed the story and value the historical facts that Jackie French includes in her stories. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys historical novels - it does not matter what age. Although Jackie writes mainly for a younger reader group her writing are not juvenile in content. I have read a number of her books now and thoroughly enjoyed all of them.
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