Golden Pennies: A Primary Years Study Guide

Golden Pennies (Oscar Whitbread, 1985) is an excellent recreation of life on the Victorian goldfields in 1854. Primary school students thoroughly enjoy this series probably because children in the story contreol a great deal of the action. This Study Guide is most suitable for Year 5-6 students. Krauth also provides a synopsis, historical context, research ideas and suggested activities for teachers and students viewing this series in the class.