Waarda series for young readers: Lilli and her Shadow
Written by Laura Dudgeon and Pat Dudgeon and illustrated by Sally Morgan and Tracey Gibbs
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Lilli’s family is moving from the bush to the city and Lilli is sure she’ll be horribly lonely. She’ll miss the mangoes, she’ll miss her cousins, and most of all she’ll miss her Nan. But Nan sends a special friend south with Lilli, a secret Shadow to look after her. And Lilli discovers life in the city isn’t so bad after all.
An illustrated first chapter book showing the interaction between Aboriginal beliefs and the modern world.
About the Waarda series
Waarda, Nyungar for talking and sharing stories and information, is an exciting children’s series by Indigenous authors. Initiated by renowned Aboriginal artist and writer Sally Morgan, the series was designed to support the literacy needs of Indigenous children in primary school, by making available to them stories written by Indigenous authors. At the same time, it introduces non-Indigenous children to the richness and depth of Aboriginal storytelling. Above all, it is a collection of fun, interesting and diverse first chapter books for new readers.
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Properties
| ISBN |
9781921696053 (Paperback)
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| Formats |
A Format
(181 x 111mm)
(Paperback)
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| Categories |
Children's ebooks
Indigenous Writing Fiction for Younger Readers |
| Pages | 48 |
| Publication Year | 2010 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Publisher | Fremantle Press |
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Laura Dudgeon
Laura Dudgeon was born in Darwin in 1993. She is descended from the Beniol Bardi people from north of Broome. Lilli and her Shadow is based on her own experience of moving to a new place. Read more
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Pat Dudgeon
Pat Dudgeon was born in Darwin in 1959 and is descended from the Beniol Bardi people from north of Broome. Pat came to Perth to study psychology and, after graduation, joined the Centre for Aboriginal Studies at Curtin University as a lecturer. She later became the head of the centre in 1990. Pat was the Chair of the Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association and is a Doctor of Philosophy. Her thesis was completed in 2008 and is called Mothers of Sin: Indigenous Women’s Perceptions of Identity and Sexuality/Gender. She was also an Associate Professor and research fellow at the UWA School of Indigenous Studies, where she researched Aboriginal women and leadership. Read more
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Tracey Gibbs
Tracey Gibbs is a contemporary printmaker from Perth. With roots in wildflower country in the south-west of Western Australia, her fascination with botanicals is longstanding. Raised in a resourceful and creative family, Tracey took a short art course at TAFE before completing a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at Curtin University. Read more
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Sally Morgan
Sally Morgan was born in Perth, in 1951. She has published books for both adults and children, including her acclaimed autobiography, My Place. She has also established a national reputation as an artist and has works in many private and public collections. Read more
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