WHAT BOOK AM I READING ?
The book I have just finished reading is called " The Hunt For Ned Kelly " by Sophie Masson. She has entwined fiction with the true facts from the Kelly era which has created a fantastic read.
WHO ARE THE MAIN CHARACTERS ?
The main characters in this story are Ellen and Jamie Ross. There are many sub-characters that come into the book at different times such as Jamie and Ellen's Uncle Will and Aunt Julia, Mrs Pickett who lets them stay with her while they are away from home, Ned and Dan Kelly along with Steve Hart and Joe Byrne who all use false names to hide their identity and many more through the duration of the book.
WHAT IS THE PLOT SO FAR ?
The main plot of the story is Ellen and Jamie's father dies so they become orphaned. With their father owing alot of money, police come and take all of the siblings possessions except for the little bundles they are allowed to keep. After leaving home they head to Wangaratta where they are meant to be getting jobs but when Ellen tells Jamie the truth they continue on to the town of Beechworth. They stay at Beechworth for a while and after Jamie gets a job at a book store he overhears many conversations involving the notorious Kelly gang who are at large with a price on their heads. When they receive a letter from their uncle saying that their aunt is very ill and has been calling for them they leave all of their new friends in Beechworth and begin travelling back to Melbourne. On the way out of Beechworth the siblings run into a group of 3 horsemen and ask them if they would like a photo taken. After agreeing the 3 men tell Ellen and Jamie that they are Ned and Dan Kelly and Steve Hart. They decide to keep the photo to themselves and continue their journey back to Melbourne. When they have settled in, in Melbourne Jamie gets a job at the AGE and the person who helped him get the job, Sam, gets engaged with Ellen. The story ends with Ned Kelly being caught and trialed then being hung.
HOW WOULD I RATE THIS BOOK ?
I would rate this book 9 and a half out of 10 because it is a very interesting story and it details the fascinating life of the most notorious bushranger of all time, Ned Kelly.
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G'day everyone,
Our school library also has a copy of 'The Jerilderie Letters' which also relate to the life of Ned Kelly.
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It sounds like a great book. I love hearing the stories of the life, events and mishaps of Ned Kelly. Your review has gotten me interested already!
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