The Hunt for Ned Kelly
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

The Hunt for Ned Kelly

Written by Sophie Masson

Part of the My Australian Story series

Jamie and Ellen seek fortune amidst the hunt for infamous bushranger Ned Kelly. Hero or villain?

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203 pages· 1080L

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Bookroo's summary

In 1879 Victoria, siblings Jamie and Ellen Ross, orphaned and determined, venture to Beechworth seeking fortune. They find themselves entangled in the pursuit of Ned Kelly, the notorious bushranger. Jamie is captivated by the mystery surrounding Kelly—hero or villain? A fateful encounter may reveal the truth, challenging everything Jamie believes. As the hunt intensifies, Jamie must navigate a world where legends and reality blur, and the stakes are life and death. Will he uncover the real Ned Kelly, or will the truth remain elusive?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
203
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
1080L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~7.5
F&P level
~Z
Publication
Published
February 1, 2010
Publisher
Scholastic Australia
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781741695649
LCCN
2015375873

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