Lucia Masciullo

It's 1931, and Ruby's family has lost everything in the Great Depression. And so, leaving behind her dad, her school friends and everything she knows, Ruby must move to Kettle Farm to stay with her cousins. Everything about life in the country is new and strange, and Ruby has never felt like such an outsider. Thankfully she has her much-loved dog, Baxter, for company – until he gets up to mischief, and everything goes horribly wrong... Join Ruby on her adventure in the second of four exciting stories about a happy-go-lucky girl in a time of great change.

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Published: 2001

Poppy at Summerhill

It's 1864 . . .and Poppy, disguised as a boy, has escaped from Bird Creek Mission to find her brother, Gus. Life on the road is hard, but Poppy is given shelter at the Summerhill Homestead. There she meets a new friend, Noni — but will Noni discover that Poppy is not who she says she is? And will Poppy find Gus before they lose each other forever?Follow Poppy on her adventure in the second of four exciting stories about a Gold Rush girl who dreams of a better life.

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Published: 2015

Pearlie's Pet Rescue

Lucia Masciullo

It's 1941... and school is almost over – not just for summer, but forever. Darwin could be bombed any day, and everyone Pearlie knows is leaving for a safer place. Animals and pets of all kinds are being left behind, and Pearlie can't bear it. But can she rescue them all? And what will happen when it's her turn to leave the home she loves? Follow Pearlie on her adventure in the second of four exciting stories about a courageous girl in a world at war.

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Published: 2014

Letty and the Stranger's Lace

Lucia Masciullo

IT'S 1841 . . .and Letty and her sister Lavinia have arrived in Sydney town. It's a dangerous place for two girls on their own. When Lavinia gets a job, poor Letty is left feeling useless and alone. Then she meets Mary, a strange woman with a secret . . . .Follow Letty on her adventure in the second of four exciting stories about a free-settler girl and her new life in a far-off land.

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Published: 1991

Rose in Bloom

Lucia Masciullo

It's 1901 . . .and even the death of Queen Victoria can't stop the growing excitement as Melbourne gets ready to celebrate Federation — on Rose's birthday! Meanwhile at school, Rose loves being involved in the cricket team. She's so focused on the game coming up that she almost doesn't notice Abigail acting strangely. What's wrong with Rose's best friend? And can Rose help?Join Rose in the final of four exciting stories about a Federation girl who's determined to do things her way!

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Published: 2011

Poppy and the Thief

Lucia Masciullo

It's 1864 . . .and Poppy is on the road again, heading to the town of Wahgunyah. On the way she meets a stranger who seems to know something about her past, and her special letter with the red tiger seal. But the more time she spends with this boy, the more difficult he becomes. Should Poppy trust him?Join Poppy again on her adventure in the third of four exciting stories about a Gold Rush girl who dreams of a better life.

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Published: 2011

Pearlie's Ghost

Lucia Masciullo

It's 1942 and Darwin is under attack. While bombs are falling, Pearlie is doing all she can to save her beloved pets and help the wounded soldiers. But it's too dangerous to stay, and when Pearlie finally has to say goodbye, only the thought of being reunited with her best friend Naoko can cheer her up. But Naoko has a problem of her own: a ghostly mystery that will truly test Pearlie's newfound courage . . .

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Published: 2014

Daisy in the Mansion

Lucia Masciullo

It's 1930 and Daisy has been adopted and whisked away to a beautiful mansion. She's to be a companion to Annie, a girl with a mysterious illness. While Daisy's new life is full of luxuries she could never have imagined, what she wants the most is the thing her new parents can't provide: the freedom to find her real family before it's too late... Follow Daisy on her adventure in the third of four exciting stories about a hopeful girl in troubled times.

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Published: 2014

Pearlie the Spy

Lucia Masciullo

It's1942 and Pearlie is all alone in Darwin. Not only has she been separated from her family, but now Beake, the spy, is back and he's on the loose. He's out to get Pearlie – but she has a plan... Can she pull it off? And when bombs fall on Darwin, will Pearlie survive? Follow Pearlie on her adventure in the third of four exciting stories about a courageous girl in a world at war.

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Published: 2014

Letty's Christmas

Lucia Masciullo

It's 1841 . . . and Letty must leave her job on the sheep-run because drought has brought hard times. Together, she and the Grey family set out over the Blue Mountains. When disaster strikes, Letty needs to be stronger than she could have imagined . . . Will Letty ever see Sydney — or Lavinia — again?Join Letty in the final of four exciting stories about a free-settler girl and her life in a far-off land.

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Published: 2011

Ruby of Kettle Farm

Lucia Masciullo

Follow Ruby and join her adventure in the final of four stories about a happy-go-lucky girl in a time of great change. It's 1931, and Kettle Farm is starting to feel like home, but Ruby is still desperately worried about her dad. He hasn't written for weeks, and nobody knows where he is. Will Dad ever come back to them? When nobody will give Ruby any answers, she sets out to find him herself...

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Published: 2013

Rose on Wheels

Lucia Masciullo

It's 1900 . . .and Rose feels that Aunt Alice is the only one who understands her. But now it looks as if Aunt Alice is going to live in Adelaide, leaving Rose with a dreadful new governess, Miss Higginbottom! Can Rose stop Aunt Alice leaving Melbourne? And has her chance of going to school gone forever?Follow Rose on her adventure in the second of four stories about a Federation girl who's determined to do things her way!

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Published: 2011

Poppy Comes Home

Lucia Masciullo

It's 1864 . . . and Poppy, disguised as a lost princess from India, has joined a travelling medicine show. They're about to enter the town of Beechworth, where her brother Gus told her he was heading months before. Poppy is so happy to think that she might find Gus at last! But when she follows the clues, they lead her to the cemetery. Gus couldn't really be there, could he?Join Poppy in the final of four exciting stories about a Gold Rush girl who dreams of a better life.

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Published: 2011

Meet Daisy

Lucia Masciullo

Follow Daisy on her adventure in the first of four exciting stories about a hopeful girl in troubled times. It's 1930 and Daisy lives on a farm, where she loves riding her horse, Jimmy, through the paddocks. Times are tough, and when her father loses his job, Daisy and her little sister, Flora, are sent to Melbourne to live with their aunt and uncle. Daisy must leave behind everyone she loves for a city she's never seen, and even her wildest daydreams can't prepare her for the new life that awaits her...

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Published: 2014

Marly and the Goat

Lucia Masciullo

It's 1983, and there's excitement in Marly's house. Her grandparents have arrived from Vietnam, and soon her mum will have a new baby. While Grandma tries to make Marly into a 'young lady', Grandpa digs up the back yard and plants vegetables. Then he brings home a hen and Agnes, a goat! The neighbours complain about Agnes and want her taken away. Soon things get dangerous... Will Marly be able to protect her grandpa and her pet? Follow Marly on her adventure in the third of four stories about a daring girl torn between two worlds.

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Published: 2015