The Blue-eyed Aborigine
This is the story of a cabin boy and a soldier marooned on the Australian mainland after a mutiny and shipwreck of the Batavia in 1629, who became Australia's very first European settlers.
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| ISBN-13 |
9781847800787 |
| ISBN-10 |
1847800785 |
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| Stock |
Available |
| Status |
Showing available at publisher; usually ships 7-15 working days |
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| Publisher |
Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint |
Frances Lincoln Childrens Books |
| Publication Date |
1 September 2010
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| International Publication Date |
5 August 2010 |
| Publication Country |
 United Kingdom |
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| Format |
Paperback |
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| Author(s) |
By Hayes, Rosemary |
| Category |
Adventure Stories
Historical Fiction
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| Interest Age |
12-15 years |
| Reading Age |
12-15 years |
| Library of Congress |
Survival skills, Mutiny, Shipwrecks - Australia, Batavia (Ship), Australia - History - To 1788 |
| NBS Text |
Children's Fiction |
| ONIX Text |
Young adult |
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| Number of Pages |
256 |
| Dimensions |
Width: 129mm
Height: 198mm
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| Weight |
Not specified - defaults to 600g |
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| Dewey Code |
823.914 |
| Catalogue Code |
WALK |
Description of this Book
It is 1629, and there is mutiny in the air aboard the Dutch ship Batavia as she plies her way towards Java with her precious cargo. Jan, a cabin boy, and Wouter, a young soldier, find themselves caught up in the tragic wrecking and bloody revolt that follow. But worse is to come! Based on the diaries of the ship's Commander, Rosemary Hayes' novel retells some of the most dramatic moments in sea history -A-- going on to suggest what might have happened to Jan and Wouter after they were sentenced, and exploring a discovery that continues to intrigue Australians to this day.
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Awards & Reviews
| NZ Review |
A definite must-read this summer! www.youngwriters.co.uk A confronting look at a significant event in history, with deft interpretation and excellent character development - a great read. nayusreadingcorner Hayes gets the tone, pace and action just right. Jan's story is gripping. Straight on to the school readings lists for this one, and for the best possible reasons. Weekend Australian A fascinating documentary but also a gripping adventure story that raises timeless questions about human behaviour, conditioning and ultimately the power of love. Magpies A fascinating adventure story about a real-life drama including the possibility of early contact between Indigenous Australians and Western Europeans. Suitable for readers aged 13+, this interesting based-on-fact historical fiction novel is likely to appeal to teens with an interest in Australian history, particularly stories of early European contact with Indigenous Australians. www.suite101.com Having read many accounts of this tragic episode, I was impressed by the author's research and skill in relating history whilst telling a captivating tale. Necessarily for younger adolescents, many explicit details are avoided and the volence and degradation are described as moderately as possible. www.readplus.com.au A fascinating story. School Librarian Makes an enthralling and often exciting read. Ibby Link A great read for girls and boys who like a bit of adventure! I would recommend this book to anyone. You'll never want to put it down! Nansi, age 11 Aquila |
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Author's Bio
Rosemary Hayes lives and works in Cambridgeshire. She has written numerous books for children including historical and contemporary fiction and fantasy -- many of which have been shortlisted for awards. She is also a reader for an authors' advisory service and enjoys helping unpublished writers to hone their skills. Rosemary lived in Australia for six years, and her first children's novel Race Against Time, set in Australia, was runner-up for the Kathleen Fidler Award. Rosemary's first Frances Lincoln book, Mixing It, about the relationship between a Muslim girl and a non Muslim boy against a background of terrorism, was shortlisted for the South Lanarkshire Book Award. Her next book, Payback, is based on the actual experiences of a young Muslim woman who was brave enough to defy her family and reject the husband chosen for her.
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