The concept of ‘herstory’ tracking how girls have changed the world is innovative and intriguing, providing the opportunity to inspire readers as they follow Ming in the third title in the series. In this book, the reader comes to understand how the wool industry in Australia was shaped by women.
The plot, setting and characters are cleverly crafted and integrate perfectly to bring living in the past into the hearts and minds of those who live in the present. The power of this novel is in how it handles moral complexity—otherwise ‘good’ characters may hold problematic beliefs while good intentions can have disastrous outcomes. This meticulously researched book is perfectly pitched for the younger reader.