Waarda series for young readers: Lilli and Shadow in Trouble
Written by Laura Dudgeon and Sabrina Dudgeon and illustrated by Sally Morgan and Tracey Gibbs
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Lilli and Shadow are reunited in an exciting new adventure – only this time it’s Shadow that needs Lilli’s help.
Someone, or something, has taken over Shadow’s home in the big old mango tree. With Nan to lend them a hand, they must find the best solution for everyone.
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.
Properties
| ISBN |
9781922089359 (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 | 2013 |
| 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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Sabrina Dudgeon
Sabrina Dudgeon-Swift is descended from the Bardi people from north of Broome, and the Gija people in the East Kimberley. Sabrina grew up in Darwin, but now lives in Perth and works for the School of Indigenous Studies at The University of Western Australia. Her story Lilli and Shadow in Trouble is part of the Waarda series for young readers and was inspired by her Nanna and the stories she shared. 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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