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Children of the Rush by James Russell
It’s 1861, and gold fever is sweeping the world. Otherwise sensible adults have gone mad and will do anything to get
their hands on the precious metal. But two children have been caught up in the rush….
Interest age: 10+ Reading age:10-13+
Themes explored include: friendship, courage, survival, adversity, betrayal, family
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