In "The House that Was Eureka" by Toni Jordan, we follow the life of a vibrant young woman named Ainsley, who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and resilience during the challenging 1930s. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, Ainsley confronts personal and societal obstacles while exploring love, loss, and the desire for independence. The story intertwines her struggles with her family's legacy and the history of a house that becomes a symbol of both memories and aspirations. With rich characters and emotional depth, the novel captures the beauty of everyday life and the importance of finding one's place in the world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Text Classics .

This book has been graded for interest at 13-18 years.

There are 288 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2013 by Text Publishing .

Nadia Wheatley is the author of many books for children and adults, including "Five Times Dizzy," "The House That Was Eureka," "My Place," and "The Night Tolkien Died,"