When the Lyrebird Calls

When Madeleine is sent to stay with her eccentric grandmother for the holidays, she expects boredom — not time travel.

After a strange accident, Madeleine finds herself transported to Australia in 1900, where she is taken in by the wealthy Williamson family and their four very different daughters. As she tries to fit into a world where girls have little power or voice, Madeleine becomes caught up in a family secret and a tragedy that will change everything.

Set against the backdrop of federation, early feminism and struggles for Aboriginal rights, this richly imagined time-slip novel blends history, magic and adventure. As Madeleine searches for a way home, she must decide where she truly belongs — and what it means to stand up for what’s right.

Beautifully written and deeply thoughtful, When the Lyrebird Calls is a powerful story about courage, friendship and finding your voice.

About the author: 

Kim Kane is an award-winning Australian author of children’s and young adult fiction. Her work has been shortlisted and honoured by the CBCA, ABIA and Aurealis Awards. She lives in Melbourne and writes whenever and wherever she can.

Product details:

Publisher: A&U Children's

Dimensions: 234 × 153 mm

Pages: 320

Format: Paperback

Publication date: 26 Oct 2016

ISBN: 9781741758528