Jennifer Bassett

Doris Pilkington Garimara

Oxford Bookworms Library: Stage 3: Rabbit-Proof Fence

Doris Pilkington

This extraordinary story of courage and faith is based on the actual experiences of three girls who fled from the repressive life of Moore River Native Settlement, following along the rabbit-proof fence back to their homelands. Assimilationist policy dictated that these girls be taken from their kin and their homes in order to be made white. Settlement life was unbearable with its chains and padlocks, barred windows, hard cold beds, and horrible food. Solitary confinement was doled out as regular punishment. The girls were not even allowed to speak their language. Of all the journeys made since white people set foot on Australian soil, the journey made by these girls born of Aboriginal mothers and white fathers speaks something to everyone.

Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence

When Gracie, Daisy and Molly are taken from their mother and sent away to the Moore River Settlement, thousands of miles from their home country, they decide to escape. But when the only way home is along a rabbit-proof fence, and you re being chased by the police, escaping is just the start of your adventure.This younger reader's version of Doris Pilkington's amazing best-selling true story of courage and love will grab readers of all ages, and take them on a journey through a country as beautiful as it is harsh. A journey home.

Home to Mother

Kenneth Branagh

Rabbit-proof Fence

The Oxford Bookworms Library offers a variety of titles, many of which are touchstones of United States culture and history. Introductions lead students into the story. Illustrations support comprehension. Glossaries explain key topic words. Activities for Before, While, and After Reading help students reap maximum benefit. About the Author sections give students information about the author's life and work.

Doris Pilkington Garimara

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