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Dingo

The Dog Who Conquered a Continent
By Jackie French
Series: Animal Stars
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Dingo by Jackie French is a children's book that follows the heartwarming and adventurous tale of a dingo pup growing up in the Australian Outback. It explores themes of survival, friendship, and the connection between wildlife and the land. Through the eyes of the curious young dingo, readers are taken on an engaging journey, learning about the natural world and the challenges faced by dingoes in their habitat.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this enchanting tale if you're drawn to stories that blend adventure with Australian wildlife. The narrative is full of heart and displays a wonderful sense of place, making it a delightful read for children who love animals and the great outdoors.

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All of Australia's dingoes may be descended from one South-East Asian 'rubbish dog' who arrived here over 5,000 years ago. This is a story about the first dingo. It is also the story of Loa, who heads off across the sea in his canoe when the girl he loves marries another.

He takes only his spears and a 'rubbish dog', one of the scavengers from around the camp to eat if he gets hungry, or to throw to threatening sharks or crocodiles. But when a storm blows boy and dog out to sea, both must learn to survive in a strange new world as partners—and even as friends.

From renowned author Jackie French comes a story about survival in our earliest times.

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Dingo by Jackie French is widely appreciated for its engaging storytelling and vivid descriptions, capturing the essence of the Australian bush. Readers often praise the author's ability to craft relatable characters and intertwine historical and environmental themes seamlessly. The book is noted for inspiring a sense of adventure and encouraging a deeper understanding of Australian wildlife and history.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780732293116

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 126g

Pages: 176

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jackie French Series: Animal Stars Young Adult

About the Author

Jackie French AM is an award-winning writer, wombat negotiator, the 2014–2015 Australian Children's Laureate and the 2015 Senior Australian of the Year. In 2016, Jackie became a Member of the Order of Australia for her contribution to children's literature and her advocacy for youth literacy. She is regarded as one of Australia's most popular children's authors and writes across all genres — from picture books, history, fantasy, ecology and sci-fi, to her much-loved historical fiction for a variety of age groups. 'A book can change a child's life. A book can change the world' was the primary philosophy behind Jackie's two-year term as Laureate. jackiefrench.com facebook.com/authorjackiefrench

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