This is the best kids' book I've read since Philip Pullman.
What a ripsnorter of a yarn!
This is an action packed, character filled adventure story set in Broome. Barefoot Kids revolves around the Jirroo cousins – Janey, Jimmy, Tich, Buddy and Dancer – who play in a band together. Paperback 372 pages Extended Description
The characters and feel of the remote community in the Northern Territory leap off the page. The book explores issues of cultutral identity, growing up, prejudice and friendship all as a background to a fast paced story.
Filled with laughter and affection, this is the powerful story of a boy who is learning that if you forget where you come from you get weak. to stay strong you must listen to the old people with your eyes and your ears - and your heart.
companion to 'My Girragundji' and "Njunjul The Sun" Extended Description
Bitin' Back won the David Unaipon Award 2000.
Bitin' Back is a rollicking comic novel that nimbly blends the realities of smalltown prejudice and racial intolerance. Extended Description
John Jagamarra grew up at the Pearl Bay Mission for Aboriginal children in the far north-west. It was beautiful there, but it wasn't home. Extended Description
Debbie has two special secrets, and she definitely doesn't want to share them with her brother Billy. When her grandfather comes to visit though, Sally knows she can trust him with her treasures. And Grandpa has another secret, just for her. It's his special place and Sally is charged with taking care of it, too.A beautiful tale of family and passing on the knowledge needed to help protect our environment. Paperback 48 pages
A fictional account of one woman's journey to find her family and heritage.
Caprice won the 1990 David Unaipon Award for unpublished indigenous writers. Its publication marked the beginning of doris Pilkington Garimara's illustrious writing career.
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