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Nanberry

Black Brother White
By Jackie French
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Nanberry by Jackie French tells the story of an Indigenous boy named Nanberry, who witnesses the arrival of the First Fleet in Australia in 1788. The novel explores his life and identity as he navigates between two worlds, after being taken in by the colony's surgeon. Set against the backdrop of historical colonisation, the book delves into themes of cultural conflict, adaptation, and personal resilience.
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You might enjoy this story if you're interested in historical fiction that offers a glimpse into colonial Australia through the eyes of an Aboriginal boy. It beautifully explores themes of culture, identity, and transformation during a pivotal time in history.

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Nanberry

The year is 1788, and in the newly created colony at Sydney Cove is struggling for survival. Seen through the eyes of the colony's only surgeon and Nanberry, the Aboriginal boy adopted by Surgeon White who finds himself uncomfortably between two worlds, it is a new perspective on Australia's earliest days of white settlement. Age 13+.

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It's 1789, and as the new colony in Sydney Cove is established, Surgeon John White defies convention and adopts Nanberry, an Aboriginal boy, to raise as his son.

Nanberry is clever and uses his unique gifts as an interpreter to bridge the two worlds he lives in. With his white brother, Andrew, he witnesses the struggles of the colonists to keep their precarious grip on a hostile wilderness. And yet he is haunted by the memories of the Cadigal warriors who will one day come to claim him as one of their own.

This true story follows the brothers as they make their way in the world - one as a sailor, serving in the Royal Navy, the other a hero of the Battle of Waterloo. No less incredible is the enduring love between the gentleman surgeon and the convict girl, saved from the death penalty, to become a great lady in her own right.

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Nanberry by Jackie French has received praise for its engaging portrayal of colonial Australia, bringing historical events to life through memorable characters. It's often highlighted for its rich storytelling and the way it sensitively addresses themes of cultural conflict and adaptation. The book's blend of historical detail and personal stories has captivated readers, making it a recommended read for both young adults and adults alike.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780732290221

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2011

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 222g

Pages: 320

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Jackie French 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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