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'It's 1930 . . . and Daisy lives on a farm, where she loves riding her horse, Jimmy, through the paddocks. Times are tough, and when her father loses his job, Daisy and her little sister, Flora, are sent to Melbourne to live with their aunt and uncle. Daisy must leave behind everyone she loves for a city she's never seen, and even her wildest daydreams can't prepare her for the new life that awaits her . . .

'Meet Daisy and join her adventure in the first of four exciting stories about a hopeful girl in troubled times. (Publication abstract)

'It's1930 and Daisy's worst nightmare has come true. She's alone on the streets, separated from her family. Things get worse after the police send her to live at the Melbourne Orphanage. At least she doesn't have to scavenge for food scraps anymore, but with no family and no freedom, Daisy is miserable. When she hears some shocking news she decides it's time to plot a daring escape...

'Follow Daisy on her adventure in the second of four exciting stories about a hopeful girl in troubled times.' (Publication summary)

'It's 1930 . . . and Daisy has been adopted and whisked away to a beautiful mansion. She's to be a companion to Annie, a girl with a mysterious illness. While Daisy's new life is full of luxuries she could never have imagined, what she wants the most is the thing her new parents can't provide: the freedom to find her real family before it's too late . . .

'Follow Daisy on her adventure in the third of four exciting stories about a hopeful girl in troubled times.' (Publication summary)

'It's 1930 and Daisy has finally had news that her dad is alive! He's gravely injured somewhere in the bush, and though she doesn't know quite where, Daisy is determined to find him. With help from old friends, she sets off on her way. But life on the road is hard, and before long, disaster strikes . . . Will Daisy reach Dad before it's too late?' (Publication summary)