1854: Eureka Boys
Do you dare . . .
Join a rebellion?
Stand up to a bully?
Risk your life for a friend?
It's an adventure in history.
Do You Dare?
Henry lives with his father and sister on the Victorian goldfields. Still mourning the loss of his mother and baby brother, Henry helps his father to mine their claim and hopes that one day they will strike it rich. But they can't afford a mining license and without a license they are at the mercy of the corrupt police. When Henry meets a new friend, Frank, he enters a world of politics, riots and rebellion that will lead him to Eureka Stockade, one of the defining moments in Australian history.
About the Do You Dare? Series
Books in series order
- 1.1841: The Bushranger's Boys(2014)
- 2.1931: Tough Times(2014)
- 3.1836: Fighting Bones(2014)
- 4.1844: The Last Horse Race(2014)
- 5.1854: Eureka Boys(2015)
- 6.1915: Jimmy's War(2015)
Reading age: 8+ years
Do You Dare? fills a much-needed gap for engaging Australian historical fiction for boys aged 8 to 12, but are proving popular with many girls as well.
These fast-paced, adventure-driven stories effortlessly bring to life so many facets of our past. But most importantly, they're compelling reads, driven by vivid action, great characters and some thrilling moments of jeopardy!
Similar to the already popular Our Australian Girl series, Do You Dare? blends historical fact with engaging fiction to create a fun, informative series that both parents and kids will love.