When Dimi’s family make the long journey from Greece to outback Australia, Dimi’s dad is sure they will strike it lucky. Their new home in the underground mining town is not what they expect, and living conditions are harsh. But will their lucky strike end in tragedy? Then one day, they finally see one precious glint that will make it all worthwhile ...

About NovaStar


NovaStar supports the explicit instruction of language comprehension, integrating background knowledge, vocabulary and comprehension strategies.

NovaStar can be used across year levels, with 60 titles best suited for a primary reader aged between 8 and 10 years, and 60 titles best suited for a primary reader aged between 10 and 12 years.

• Suited for years 3 – 6
• Includes knowledge-rich non-fiction texts
• Builds fluency, vocabulary and higher order comprehension skills
• Contains explicit teaching strategies and activities