On the Edge
On the Edge by Margaret Visciglio, published by Ginninderra Press in 2014, is a fiction novel that explores a gripping narrative set against the backdrop of Epsom Downs. As Lizzie Epsom and her siblings embark on a mission to save their farm from a mysterious threat to their sheep, they uncover a creature that challenges their understanding of wildlife and community. This edition spans 192 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will find a story that delves into the complexities of ecological and pastoralist interests, as well as the ethical dilemmas surrounding species extinction. The plot thickens as the community of Bullyacre grapples with the implications of their discoveries, bringing local issues to national and international attention. Visciglio’s work not only addresses the survival of a potentially marsupial beast but also raises questions about human interests and education in the modern era.
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Something is killing the sheep on Epsom Downs. With her father sprawled on the sofa in an alcoholic haze, Lizzie Epsom and her siblings set out in the family ute armed with guns and spotlight to save the farm. However, it is not the expected wild dogs that they find on the edge of Magnetic Hill but a creature far more threatening. Soon Lizzie holds the fate of an entire species in her hands. At stake are not only the lives and livelihood of the community of Bullyacre but also Australia’s global reputation and balance of trade. Incidents proliferate as Bullyacre is brought to national and international attention. Is the Beast of Magnetic Hill marsupial and, if so, does the Beast’s survival transcend human interests? Margaret Visciglio, author of The Blue Roses of Orroroo, winner of the 2013 People’s Choice Award, has written a second novel that is not only hilarious but confrontational, addressing the ethics surrounding the extinction of the Tasmanian tiger, ecological versus pastoralist interests, the reaction of a rural community to an overwhelming threat, and how education should be addressed in the twenty-first century.
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