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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