Koala Beach Outbreak

In "Book 7" of the series, Patrick McWaid and his siblings stumble upon a shipwreck along the Goolwa coast, revealing a group of Chinese immigrants en route to the goldfields. Amidst the chaos, Patrick befriends a boy named Jasper, who is harboring secrets, while facing opposition from the malicious Mr. Li, who has his own agenda. As community fears towards the immigrants escalate, threatening both their safety and that of the McWaids' paddle steamer, Patrick, grappling with illness, must race against time to avert disaster.