Something is happening.

I can hear bullets going off,

and people are running down

towards the Eureka field...

In 1854, Rosa Aarons and her parents travel from London to the Ballarat goldfield. Over the coming months Rosa finds new friends, learns to ride a horse, and organises the United Theatrical and Equestrian Circus. The only thing she doesn't like is Needlework. But when the miners need a flag to fly at their protest meeting, Rosa discovers that history can be made with a needle and thread.

Since its publication in 2000, A Banner Bold has introduced a generation of children to the Eureka Stockade. In this new edition, the author has included some activities for teachers and students.