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When Justus Zukermann dies rich but miserable, Ada, his well-brought up young daughter, must undertake a perilous journey to claim her inheritance. Accompanied by Agnes, a servant with a secret of her own, the two girls must overcome not only the physical dangers of Australia's goldrush times, but strange supernatural forces as well. (Source: back cover)
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Book published in conjunction with the corresponding children's/young adult drama series that was produced by the Australian Children's Television Foundation.
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Dedication: To Maya and Cassie
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
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The Journey
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1990
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1990
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'12-year-old Ada Zuckermann becomes an orphan when her father Justus, is killed in a fall. Before he dies, he tells Ada that she must journey south to find her true inheritance. Agnes, the housekeeper's stepdaughter, is to accompany her. As the two set out on their journey adventures befall them. The final discovery, however, of the buried treasure and a letter from Justus, makes the purpose of the journey very clear.'
Source: Australian Television Information Archive (http://www.australiantelevision.net/more_winners.html). Sighted: 10/11/2011
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