Sarra B. (sarradee) reviewed on 6/23/2008 + 47 more book reviews

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For some reason, the white government in Australia decided that half-caste aboriginal children shouldn't be raised by their parents and would be better off living in camps in order to be trained as domestic servants. This is the story of Molly, Gracie and Daisy who escape from captivity and follow the rabbit-proof fence thousands of miles home to their families.

The story is a little dry, as it is told in a very no nonsense aboriginal manner, without the kind of examination of motivations or background information that western readers are accustomed to having. The movie is a great adjunct, as the director fleshes out the book while still remaining true to the story.

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