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Catching Teller Crow
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This Victorian Premier's Literary Award winner is a totally addictive ghost story, crime story and thriller, told half in prose and half in verse, from two of the most exciting Aboriginal voices in Australia.
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WINNER: 2019 Victorian Premier's Literary Awards, Young Adult
Nothing's been the same for Beth Teller since she died. Her dad, a detective, is the only one who can see and hear her - and he's drowning in grief. But now they have a mystery to solve together. Who is Isobel Catching, and what's her connection to the fire that killed a man? What happened to the people who haven't been seen since the fire?
As Beth unravels the mystery, she finds a shocking story lurking beneath the surface of a small town, and a friendship that lasts beyond one life and into another.
Told in two unforgettable voices, this gripping novel interweaves themes of grief, colonial history, violence, love and family.
See what other authors are saying about Catching Teller Crow:
'Goes straight to the heart of Australia's darkest history.' MARGO LANAGAN
'A magnificent and life-giving novel.' JUSTINE LARBALESTIER
'A richly informed novel by a deadly duo.' ELLEN VAN NEERVEN
Highly acclaimed: longlisted in the CBCA Awards, shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards, ABIAs, Norma K Hemming Award, QLD Literary Awards and UKLA Awards, winner of the VIC Premier's Literary Awards, Aurealis Awards
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Catching Teller Crow has been acclaimed for its unique blend of a psychological thriller and ghost story, reflecting on Australian history through Indigenous tales. Reviewers highlight its powerful narrative and the merging of prose and poetry, which poignantly address themes of grief, resilience, and justice. The novel is praised for being both gripping and beautifully crafted, offering a compelling exploration of heritage and storytelling.
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ISBN: 9781760631628
Publisher: A&U Children's
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 August 2018
Country: Australia
Imprint: A&U Children
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 198g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Ambelin and Ezekiel Kwaymullina are a brother-sister team of Aboriginal writers who come from the Palyku people of the Pilbara region of Western Australia. They've worked together on a number of short novels and picture books. Catching Teller Crow is their first joint young adult novel. They believe in the power of storytelling to create a more just world.
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