Catalpa

In *Catalpa* by Mark Greenwood and Catherine Greenwood, a gripping slice of Australian history becomes a richly illustrated picture book about courage, loyalty and sheer nerve. This true story follows an audacious rescue mission planned to free unlawfully persecuted Irishmen held in Fremantle Prison, and it reads with the pace of an adventure tale.

As secret letters change hands and alliances form in unexpected places, undercover spies circle, treachery threatens, and the ship *Catalpa* sails under a false flag. With police in pursuit, wild weather closing in and the spectre of international conflict on the horizon, every decision matters.

Perfect for curious kids, history-loving families, and classrooms exploring Australian history, Ireland’s story, and the Fenian movement—especially readers drawn to escape stories and maritime adventure.

Add *Catalpa* to your shelves and discover a daring chapter of the past brought vividly to life.