The second of the Children of the Wind novels, <i>Becoming Billy Dare</i> follows the life of Paddy, a feisty Irish boy who on his mother's death decides to stow away on a ship bound for Australia and make a place for himself in the new world of 1890s Melbourne. <br><br>The Children of the Wind is a quartet of historical novels for 10-14 year olds, set 50 years apart.<br><br>Paddy has run away and secretly boarded a ship bound for Australia, only to be shipwrecked at the end of the voyage. Once rescued, he faces the big question: how is he to make his way in this strange new land? On the road with a travelling circus, on the run with a wild child, and sleeping rough on the mean streets of Melbourne, Paddy learns to live by his wits. Each adventure brings him closer to discovering his true gift.
ISBN 9781865087351
Condition USED
Publisher ALLEN & UNWIN
Artist / Author Kirsty Murray
Shipping Weight 0.3000kg
Type books
Format Paperback

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