Koala Beach Outbreak
by Elmer, Robert
Series:Adventures Down Under
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AR Book Level
4.3
AR Points
6
Word Count
42,834
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
42228 EN
About this book
In Koala Beach Outbreak, thirteen-year-old Patrick and his family befriend a young Chinese immigrant who arrives in 1855 Australia, only to confront the harsh prejudices of local miners. As tension rises, the story explores the challenges of standing by a friend in a community that resists change, revealing the personal cost of prejudice. The narrative weaves historical detail with a coming-of-age struggle, portraying courage and loyalty amid social conflict.