Children of the Rush

Written by James Russell

Part of the Children of the Rush series

Two children face danger and magic in a lawless gold rush world.

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204 pages· ~720L

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In 1861, amidst the gold rush frenzy, Michael and Atarangi, two children with unique magical talents, find themselves in the perilous goldfields. As greed and lawlessness prevail, they uncover a ruthless gang preying on the innocent. Will they turn a blind eye or confront the danger head-on? Their choices could change everything in this thrilling tale of courage and magic.

From the publisher

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?

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