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Somewhere Around the Corner

Jackie French (1994)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.89

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Protagonist archetypes

Time-Displaced

Synopsis

While participating in a political demonstration, a young Australian girl finds herself transported back in time to a homeless camp during the Depression where she discovers that the actions of one person can make a difference.

Is Somewhere Around the Corner appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A thoughtful middle-grade time travel story exploring Depression-era poverty and homelessness through the eyes of a young activist. May prompt discussions about economic inequality and social justice, but handles difficult topics age-appropriately.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include poverty, homelessness, and class struggle.

Who'll love this

An Australian girl time-travels to the Depression era and learns how one person can make a real difference in the world.

Tags

Historical FictionTime TravelSocial IssuesAustralian Fiction