Bridie’s Fire
Bridie’s Fire by Kirsty Murray, published by Allen & Unwin in November 2003, is a historical novel that explores the journey of a young girl named Bridie as she navigates the challenges of loss and survival. After the tragic death of her parents and baby brother during the Great Hunger, Bridie leaves Ireland in search of a new life in Australia. This edition spans 264 pages and is written in English, presenting a narrative that unfolds from the 1840s to present-day Australia.
Readers will find a story that emphasizes themes of courage and resilience as Bridie embarks on her adventure. The book is part of the Children of the Wind quartet, which features interconnected tales of four young protagonists, each serving as a mentor to the next across generations. Bridie’s Fire offers a well-crafted narrative that combines historical context with the personal growth of its characters, making it a significant addition to juvenile fiction.
Official synopsis Publisher
Bridie’s world is torn apart when her parents and baby brother die in the Great Hunger. She leaves Ireland, and strikes out alone to claim a life for herself in Australia, on the other side of the ocean.
Bridie’s Fire is heart-warming story of courage and resilience. It affirms Kirsty Murray’s keen understanding of the human spirit. Starting in the 1840s and ending in present-day Australia. The Children of the Wind quartet tells the stories of four courageous young people, Bridie, Billy, Colm and Maeve, born fifty years apart. The central character from each book becomes a mentor to the child in the next.
A well crafted and finely tuned historical novel…a rollicking adventure. –
Children’s Book Council, Notable Books 2004
I loved it! Really, I couldn’t put it down. It’s such an inspiration . . . my favourite book in the world. – Georgia, Year 8
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