The Girl From Snowy River: The Matilda Saga, a Timeless Tale of Courage and Determination

The Girl From Snowy River is a classic Australian novel by Mary Grant Bruce. First published in 1902, the novel tells the story of Matilda, a young woman who lives on a cattle station in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales. Matilda is a skilled horsewoman and bushwoman, and she is determined to prove herself to her father and the other men on the station.

The Girl from Snowy River (The Matilda Saga, #2)

by Jackie French

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	940 KB
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Print length	:	291 pages
Hardcover	:	52 pages
Reading age	:	4 - 7 years
Lexile measure	:	AD420L
Grade level	:	Kindergarten - 2
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When a prized racehorse is stolen, Matilda sets out to find it. She follows the horse's tracks for days, and eventually she finds it in the hands of a group of bushrangers. Matilda challenges the bushrangers to a race, and if she wins, they must return the horse. Matilda wins the race, and the bushrangers keep their word.

The Girl From Snowy River is a story of courage, determination, and independence. Matilda is a strong and independent young woman, and she is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in. The novel has been adapted into several films and television series, and it remains a popular story today.

The Matilda Saga

The Girl From Snowy River is the first novel in the Matilda Saga, a series of four novels by Mary Grant Bruce. The other novels in the series are:

• The Trail of the Black Opal (1905)
• Golden Chain (1906)
• Billabong Gold (1908)

The Matilda Saga follows Matilda's adventures as she grows from a young woman into a mature and independent woman. The novels are set in the Australian bush, and they explore themes of family, love, and loss.

The Author

Mary Grant Bruce was born in Scotland in 1878. She emigrated to Australia with her family in 1885. Bruce worked as a schoolteacher before she began writing novels. She published her first novel, A String of Beads, in 1899. Bruce went on to publish over 20 novels, including the Matilda Saga.

Bruce was a prolific writer and a successful businesswoman. She was also a strong supporter of women's rights. Bruce died in Sydney in 1945.

Cultural Impact

The Girl From Snowy River has had a significant impact on Australian culture. The novel has been adapted into several films and television series, and it remains a popular story today. The novel has also been translated into several languages.

The Girl From Snowy River is a timeless tale of courage, determination, and independence. Matilda is a strong and independent young woman, and she is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in. The novel is a celebration of the Australian spirit, and it continues to inspire readers today.

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The Girl from Snowy River (The Matilda Saga, #2)

by Jackie French

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	940 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	291 pages
Hardcover	:	52 pages
Reading age	:	4 - 7 years
Lexile measure	:	AD420L
Grade level	:	Kindergarten - 2
Item Weight	:	1.15 pounds
Dimensions	:	10.25 x 0.5 x 10.25 inches

FREE