
Title
Sian: A New Australian Series: New Australian
Author
Luckett, Dave
Publisher
Omnibus Books
Published Date
2015
Annotation
Sian Mary Roberts is the thirteenth and youngest child in her family. Set in 1910, Sian lives in a Welsh mining town, where she suffers beltings by her father. When her older sister leaves for Australia Sian goes too. Here a new life begins with racism to conquer but friendship with a Chinese family and a new life.
Key Concepts
Cross cultural relations, Family, Friendship, Immigrants, Racism
Audience
Upper primary, Secondary
AC Links/EYLF
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