Title
Making Best
Author
Croser, Josephine
Illustrator
Mayberry, Mary
Publisher
Era Publications
Published Date
1993
Annotation
Set during the gold discoveries in Australia, the story is about Caleb living on the gold field with his family. His father dislikes the Chinese, but stands up for these miners in a riot. Racism and prejudice are explored.
Key Concepts
Conflict, Cross cultural relations, Family, History, Racism, Resilience
Audience
Upper primary
AC Links/EYLF
English, Geography, HASS, History, ACELA1500, ACELA1502, ACELT1608, ACELT1609, ACELT1610, ACELT1612, ACHASSK106, ACHASSK107, ACHASSK108, ACHASSK109, ACHASSK110, ACHASSK111, ACHASSK112, ACELA1515, ACELA1518, ACELT1613, ACELT1614, ACHASSK134, ACHASSK135, ACHASSK136, ACHASSK137, ACHASSK138, ACHASSK139, ACHASSK140, ACHASSK141