Black Cockatoo

Name: Black Cockatoo
Brand: Hachette New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781925360707
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Carl Merrison and Hakea Hustler

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Summary

Black Cockatoo is a heartfelt children's story about Mia, who fights for the freedom of her beloved black cockatoo, a symbol of her culture and connection to the land. The book explores themes of family, tradition, and finding one's voice, set in the backdrop of a community rich with Indigenous heritage. Its narrative delicately balances Mia's personal journey with broader themes of cultural and environmental preservation.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in stories that explore cultural identity, resilience, and the power of hope, all through the eyes of a young protagonist. This children's book beautifully captures Indigenous perspectives, offering an enlightening and heartfelt experience for readers curious about diverse cultures and personal growth.

Black Cockatoo

Honour Book in the 2019 CBCAs for Book of the Year: Younger Readers

Description

Black Cockatoo is a vignette that follows Mia, a young Aboriginal girl, as she explores the fragile connections of family and culture. Mia is a 13-year-old girl from a remote community in the Kimberley. She is saddened by the loss of her brother as he distances himself from the family. She feels powerless to change the things she sees around her, until one day she rescues her totem animal, the dirran black cockatoo, and soon discovers her own inner strength.

A wonderful small tale on the power of standing up for yourself, culture, and ever-present family ties.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925360707

Publisher: Magabala Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Magabala Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 70g

Pages: 63

Collections

Carl Merrison Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Hakea Hustler Young Adult

About the Author

Carl Merrison is a Jaru and Kija man from Halls Creek. Carl works with young Indigenous boys through the Clontarf Academy focusing in improving engagement with education and providing a positive role model. Carl was nominated for Australian of the Year in 2016.

Hakea Hustler is an experienced English teacher who has taught around Australia including in remote Aboriginal communities. Hakea is committed to Indigenous education with a particular focus on story as learning and empowerment. Together, Carl and Hakea s debut novella Black Cockatoo was published by Magabala Books in 2018 and was shortlisted for the Readings Children s Book of the Year, shortlisted in the CBCA Young Reader category, shortlisted for an ABIA award, selected as a feature text for the 2018 Summer Reading Challenge.