The River and the Book

Name: The River and the Book
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SKU: 9781925081725
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By Alison Croggon

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Summary

The River and the Book by Alison Croggon is a poignant tale exploring the delicate balance between tradition and change. Set in a village reliant on a sacred river and a guiding book, the story follows a young girl named Sim. As external forces threaten her community's way of life, Sim is faced with preserving her village's cultural heritage while navigating an evolving world.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to themes of environmentalism, spirituality, and the impact of modernity on ancient traditions. With a compelling protagonist facing challenges posed by environmental changes and outsiders, it's perfect for readers who appreciate rich storytelling and thought-provoking narratives.

The River and the Book

Description

In our village, we had two treasures: the River, which was our road and our god; and the Book, which was our history, our oracle, and our soul.

Simbala is a Keeper of the Book, the latest in a long line of women who can read the Book to find answers to the villagers' questions. As developers begin to poison the river on which the villagers rely, the Book predicts change.

But this does not come in the form that they expect; it is the sympathetic Westerner who comes to the village who inflicts the greatest damage of all.

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The novel is celebrated for its lyrical and thought-provoking narrative, appealing to readers from late primary age to adults. It addresses complex themes such as indigenous rights, environmental degradation, and the clash with Western society, prompting discussions on human rights and cultural preservation. With rich, evocative prose and an engaging storyline, the book explores conservation and capitalism, earning commendations for its contribution to human rights awareness.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925081725

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

Illustrated by Katie Harnett

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 126g

Pages: 144

Collections

Alison Croggon Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Alison Croggon is an award-winning poet whose work has been published extensively in anthologies and magazines internationally. She has written widely for theatre, and her plays and opera libretti have been produced all around Australia. Alison is also an editor and critic. She lives in Melbourne with her husband Daniel Keene, the playwright, and their three children.

Katie Harnett grew up in Sheffield, and graduated from an Illustration BA at the University of the West of England followed by an MA in Children’s Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art in 2015. She received the Bologna Children’s Book Fair ARS IN FABULA Grant Award in 2015, and her work was selected to be exhibited twice at The Illustrators Exhibition at the Bologna Book Fair. Her illustrations are influenced by patterns in the natural world, as well as by vintage photographs, books and films sales.

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