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My Girragundji 20th Anniversary Edition

By Boori Monty Pryor and Meme McDonald
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My Girragundji 20th Anniversary Edition is a heartwarming children's book that tells the story of a young Aboriginal boy who gains strength and courage through his special bond with a tree frog. As he navigates life's challenges and faces his fears, the friendship with his 'girragundji' becomes a source of inspiration and bravery. Crafted with cultural richness and memorable storytelling, this edition celebrates two decades of an enduring tale.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming tales that blend cultural heritage with universal themes of friendship, courage, and self-discovery. It's an engaging story that captures the magic and challenges faced by a young protagonist, set against the vibrant backdrop of Indigenous Australian culture. Perfect for young readers who are curious about different cultures and love stories loaded with charm and wisdom.

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My Girragundji 20th Anniversary Edition

The 20th anniversary edition of the award-winning, much loved story that tells how a little tree frog helps a boy find the courage to face his fears.

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Boori Monty Pryor: Australia's Children's Laureate 2012-13

'I wake with a start. The doorknob turns. It's him. The Hairyman.'

There's a bad spirit in our house. He's as ugly as ugly gets and he stinks. You touch this kind of Hairyman and you lose your voice, or choke to death.

It's hard to sleep when a hairy wrinkly old hand might grab you in the night. And in the day you've got to watch yourself. It can be rough. Words come yelling at you that hurt.

Alive with humour, My Girragundji is the vivid story of a boy growing up between two worlds. With the little green tree frog as a friend, the bullies at school don't seem so big anymore. And Girragundji gives him the courage to face his fears.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760297107

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 May 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 94g

Pages: 96

Collections

Boori Monty Pryor Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Meme McDonald Young Adult

About the Author

Meme McDonald was a graduate of Victoria College of the Arts Drama School. She began her career as a theatre and festival director, specialising in the creation of large-scale outdoor performance events. Since then she worked as a writer, photographer and on various film projects. Meme McDonald's previous books - five of which have been written in collaboration with Boori Monty Pryor - have won six major literary awards.

Boori Monty Pryor was born in North Queensland. His father is from the Birri-gubba of the Bowen region and his mother from Yarrabah, a descendant of the Kunggandji and Kukuimudji. Boori is a multi-talented performer who has worked in film, television, modelling, sport, music and theatre-in-education. Boori has written several award-winning children's books with Meme McDonald and was Australia's inaugural Children's Laureate (with Alison Lester) in 2012 and 2013.

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