Saving Saddler Street Starke, Ruth

The council wants to bulldoze Saddler Street and turn it into a car park. For twelve-year-old Bec, this isn't just about losing a road — it's about losing history, community, and the place where her gran grew up. So she does what any determined kid would do: she fights back. Ruth Starke delivers a middle-grade story about activism, heritage, and the power of young people who refuse to sit quietly while adults make bad decisions. It's got heart without being preachy, and it asks a question worth asking: what's worth saving, and who gets to decide? Perfect for readers who loved *Bridge to Terabithia* or anyone who's ever wanted to tell the grown-ups they're wrong. Australian author Starke knows how to write kids who feel real — stubborn, smart, and ready to make noise.