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The Bell family's ancestors were showered with honours, gifts and grants of land. In exchange, they have bestowed a Gift, once every 25 years, on the town. The Gifts have ranged from a statue to a bell tower with stained-glass windows, but now it's Darius's father's turn - and there is no money for an impressive gift. It looks as though a wheelbarrow full of vegetables is the best they can do. Darius is determined to preserve the family honour, and when an earthquake reveals a glorious cave, with the most beautiful minerals lining the walls, he thinks he's found the answer.A wonderfully satisfying novel - fun to read, thought-provoking and wise.
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Odo Hirsch was born in Australia where he studied medicine and worked as a doctor. He is now based in London. His books for children are favourites with young and old and have been translated into several languages.
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More than 100 years ago, the Bell family was given a large estate as a thank-you gift for services rendered to the community. In return, every 25 years a gift must be given back to the community by the Bell family. The problem for Darius and his father, Hector, is that the family is broke and has nothing of real value to give, and they stand to lose both home and honor if they cannot come up with a solution. When an earthquake reveals a hidden cave only days before the gift is due, Darius believes he has found the answer. With an inventive cast of characters and a surprise twist at the end, this gentle, appealing story would make a terrific read-aloud for a young audience. Australian author Hirsch creates a strong sense of place in this novel, which explores the relationship between a family and its land, a father and son, and, ultimately, a man and his honor. Grades 4-7. --Melissa Moore
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- PublisherAllen & Unwin
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 1741757169
- ISBN 13 9781741757163
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- Number of pages232
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