The House That Was Eureka: Text Classics

Discover 'The House That Was Eureka: Text Classics', a poignant novel set in 1981 that beautifully weaves together past and present through the eyes of Evie, a sixteen-year-old seeking her identity in the shabby inner Sydney suburb of Newtown. As she navigates the challenges of adolescence and searches for employment, she forms an unexpected bond with Noel, her fifteen-year-old neighbor who is struggling to care for his ailing grandmother. This captivating narrative explores themes of friendship, societal change, and historical reflection, linking the high-unemployment crisis of the early 1980s to the haunting echoes of the 1930s Depression era. With its roots in meticulously researched historical truth, 'The House That Was Eureka' unearths the powerful stories of resilience and the fight for housing rights during the notorious Sydney anti-eviction campaign of 1931. This critically acclaimed novel not only engages the reader but also prompts important discussions on economics, history, and social justice. Perfect for fans of historical fiction, this A-format paperback edition is part of the Text Classics series, published by The Text Publishing Company in 2013. Order now and enjoy FREE shipping on your purchase from Smartfox NZ, delivered straight to your door. Note that combined shipping for other products isn't available with this item, so please allow up to 10 days for delivery.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922147189
Format: A-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 288


Description:
It's 1981 and Evie is sixteen. She has left school but can't find work, and her family has just moved into the run-down inner Sydney suburb of Newtown. Noel lives in the adjoining terrace house. He's fifteen, not taking school seriously and fed up with looking after his ancient bed-ridden grandmother. As a friendship grows between Evie and Noel, the past is set back in motion, and the events of the 1930s Depression era begin to play out in the high-unemployment times of the early 1980s, and the house again is the centre of the Sydney anti-eviction campaign of 1931. Based on historical fact, meticulously researched, The House That Was Eureka is a critically acclaimed novel about a history we all share.

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