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Fierce Girls

NAIDOC — Molly Kelly: the girl who followed the rabbit-proof fence home

Jun 29, 2022
Molly Kelly, a girl with mixed heritage, was taken from her family and sent to a settlement to suppress her Aboriginality. Determined to return home, Molly escaped and traveled 1000 miles, guided by a rabbit-proof fence. Along the way, she faced challenges, lost her sister, but also encountered kind strangers. This inspiring story is narrated by twelve-year-old Ruby Macheda.
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  • Molly Kelly, a mixed-race child, bravely escapes from a settlement and walks 1000 miles home using a rabbit-proof fence as her guide.
  • Molly, along with her sister Daisy, faces harsh conditions and overcomes immense hardships during their journey home to Jigalong.

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Molly's Escape from the Rabbit-Proof Fence

Molly, a mixed-race child, is forcibly taken from her family and placed in a settlement by Mr. Neville. Determined to find her way home, Molly, along with her sister Daisy and cousin Gracie, escapes and embarks on a month-long journey. Along the way, they encounter helpful strangers and use the rabbit-proof fence as their guide. Despite losing Gracie, Molly and Daisy eventually arrive at their destination, Jigalong, after nine long weeks of walking.

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