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Russell, James, 1972-

Children of the rush. / James Russell. - [Auckland] : Dragon Brothers Books Ltd, [2022] - 197 pages ; 21 cm - Children of the rush ; 1 .

Novel for children. "Dyslexic-friendly typeface"--Back cover.

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. Michael and Atarangi couldn't be more different, but they share one thing: each has a remarkable and magical talent. Circumstances conspire to bring the children together in the remote and inhospitable goldfields, and they're thrust into a world where lawlessness, greed, and cruelty reign. When the children find out that a cut-throat gang stalks the goldfields, preying upon the innocent, they have a choice to make: turn a blind eye, or fight back?

Storylines notable book award.

ISBN: 9781991166807 199116680X

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Gold mines and mining --New Zealand --Otago --Juvenile fiction.
Magic--Juvenile fiction.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
New Zealand.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Children's stories, New Zealand.

LC Class. No.: PR9639.4.R87 / C45 2022

Dewey Class. No.: 823/.92 NZ823.3