Questions About A Waltz for Matilda (Matilda Saga, #1)

by Jackie French

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When it mentions war which war was it? was there more than one?

Amity

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Is this series YA? The more recent books in the series seem to be straying towards Senior Fiction.

Susan C I started with Clancy of the Overflow which seemed quite adult, but this one definitely had a Young Adult feel to it. I imagine that those readers who…moreI started with Clancy of the Overflow which seemed quite adult, but this one definitely had a Young Adult feel to it. I imagine that those readers who start with this, probably 'grew' over over the time the series was published.

Personally I would say its angled at the early high school age bracket. I note there is a disclaimer about the treatment of Aborigines at the start of the book. As Jackie points out, its necessary as it part of the history of the era, so I imagine if you are purchasing or recommending this to a teen or pre-teen be mindful of how they can cope with discussion of Aboriginals being shot almost for sport. She doesn't outline the incident but it is discussed at various points in the book.(less)

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Would someone be able to give me a list of the Matilda saga books (in order)? Thankyou in advance....:)

Kaitlyn 1) A Waltz for Matilda
2) The Girl from Snowy River
3) The Road to Gundagai
4) To Love a Sunburnt Country
5) The Ghost by the Billabong …more1) A Waltz for Matilda
2) The Girl from Snowy River
3) The Road to Gundagai
4) To Love a Sunburnt Country
5) The Ghost by the Billabong (less)

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