No Way Back
No Way Back by Valerie Wilding is a historical narrative published by Scholastic in 2012, featuring 148 pages in English. This book follows the journey of Mary Wade, a thirteen-year-old girl imprisoned in Newgate prison for a minor theft in eighteenth century London. As her death sentence is commuted to transportation, she embarks on a voyage aboard a prison ship to Australia, where she faces the challenges of starting anew in a foreign land.
Readers will find a detailed account of Mary’s experiences as she navigates the hardships of her past and the uncertainties of her future. The narrative explores themes of resilience and survival against the backdrop of historical events, providing insight into the life of a young girl during a transformative period in history. With its focus on juvenile nonfiction and historical fiction, this edition offers a glimpse into the struggles and aspirations of individuals in Europe and beyond.
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Join Mary Wade on a long and perilous journey that begins in the slums of eighteenth century London. Aged thirteen, Mary is imprisoned in Newgate prison awaiting sentence of death for a petty theft. When her sentence is commuted to transportation she sets sail onboard a prison ship to the other side of the world. Australia brings the promise of a new life, but does Mary have what it takes to make it in the land of opportunity?
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