Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence
Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence
Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 1996
Book Brief
160
Biography • Nonfiction
Western Australia • 1930s
1996
Adult
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence by Doris Pilkington tells the true story of Pilkington’s mother, Molly, her sister Daisy, and their cousin Gracie, who were part of Australia's Stolen Generation, forcibly removed from their families. They escape from the Moore River Native Settlement in Perth and embark on a 1,000-mile journey home, guided by the rabbit-proof fence.
Emotional
Inspirational
Heartwarming
Challenging
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Doris Pilkington's Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence is celebrated for its poignant depiction of Indigenous resilience and the harrowing journey of the Stolen Generations. The narrative's authenticity and emotional depth are widely praised, though some critique its pacing and repetitive details. Overall, the book is a compelling and essential read on cultural survival.
Who Should Read Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence?
Readers who would enjoy Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence by Doris Pilkington are those interested in historical narratives, indigenous cultures, and emotional true stories of resilience. Comparable to Stolen Lives: Twenty Years in a Desert Jail by Malika Oufkir and I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai, it appeals to those who are moved by personal accounts of overcoming adversity.
160
Biography • Nonfiction
Western Australia • 1930s
1996
Adult
14-18 years
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