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Deadly, Unna?

By Phillip Gwynne
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Deadly, Unna? is a coming-of-age story set in a small Australian town that explores themes of race, identity, and friendship. The protagonist, a young boy named Blacky, navigates the challenges of a divided community as he forms a meaningful friendship with Dumby Red, an Aboriginal boy. Through sport and personal growth, Blacky confronts prejudices and learns what it means to stand up for what is right.
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Deadly, Unna?

Gutsy and highly intelligent story about Blacky, a fourteen-year-old boy living in a small coastal town in South Australia, and his rites of passage. Winner of the 1999 CBC Award for Older Readers.

This gutsy novel, set in a small coastal town in South Australia is a rites-of-passage story about two boys confronting the depth of racism that exists all around them.

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Deadly, Unna? He was always saying that. All the Nungas did, but Dumby more than any of them.

Dumby Red and Blacky don't have a lot in common. Dumby's the star of the footy team, he's got a killer smile and the knack with girls, and he's a Nunga. Blacky's a gutless wonder, needs braces, never knows what to say, and he's white. But they're friends...and it could be deadly, unna?

This gutsy novel, set in a small coastal town in South Australia, is a rites-of-passage story about two boys confronting the depth of racism that exists all around them.

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Deadly, Unna? is widely lauded for addressing sensitive themes of racial tension and personal growth. Reviewers commend the book's authentic portrayal of life in a small Australian town and its impactful coming-of-age story. The narrative's vivid characters and genuine dialogue resonate with readers, making it a memorable and thought-provoking read for young adults.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141300498

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 1998

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 141.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 272g

Pages: 288

Collections

Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Penguin Books Phillip Gwynne Young Adult

About the Author

Phillip Gwynne's first novel Deadly Unna? the literary hit of 1998, has now sold over 180,000 copies. It was made into the feature film Australian Rules for which Phillip won an AFI award. The sequel, Nukkin Ya, was published to great acclaim in 2000. He has also written The Worst Team Ever, Born to Bake, and A Chook Called Harry in the Aussie Bites series, and Jetty Rats, and has written an adult detective thriller The Build Up, The Debt series, and most recently, the young adult novel is Swerve, which was shortlisted for many awards amongst them the 2010 Prime Minister's Award and the Golden Inky. He is also the author of Michael in the Stuff Happens series.

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