In 1907, Bonnie Vale, Western Australia, is rocked by torrential rain. The gold mine floods, trapping Joe's Papà underground. As the hours turn into days, Joe clings to hope, battling prejudice and fear as rescue efforts falter.
Based on a true story, Trapped! follows Joe's desperate journey. Will courage and community be enough to save his father? A gripping historical fiction verse novel for middle-grade readers interested in Australian history, immigration stories, and tales of perseverance. Perfect for fans of historical fiction and verse novels. Keywords: mining disaster, Italian immigrant, verse novel.