Free Diving

Name: Free Diving
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781925360738
Price: 21.99 NZD
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By Lorrae Coffin

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Free Diving by Lorrae Coffin is a delightful children's adventure that takes readers beneath the waves into a world of underwater exploration. The story follows young protagonists who, through their curiosity and friendship, discover the vibrant marine life and the wonders of free diving. Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about nature, teamwork, and the courage to face new challenges.
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This children's book may appeal to you if you're interested in ocean adventures and exploring the wonders beneath the sea. It captures the excitement and beauty of the underwater world, making it a thrilling read for young readers with a sense of adventure and curiosity about marine life.

Free Diving

Age range 7 to 10 Free Diving is a poignant tribute to the Indigenous men and women who worked in the pearling industry as 'free divers' in the late nineteenth century in Western Australia.

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A poignant tribute to the Aboriginal men and women who worked in the pearling industry as free divers in the late nineteenth century in Western Australia.

The fictionalised lyrical narrative is based on the celebrated song Free Diving by singer-songwriter Lorrae Coffin. It sensitively reflects the emotional journey of a young man who leaves family and country to work on a lugger with Japanese and Malay divers by his side.

Bronwyn Houston's illustrations are a deep-sea celebration that illuminate both the glory of the ocean and the extreme dangers encountered by the free divers.

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Free Diving by Lorrae Coffin captivates young readers through its engaging storytelling and vivid descriptions. Many reviewers commend the book for its ability to immerse children in a world of adventure and curiosity, enhancing their understanding of the underwater realm. The narrative's blend of excitement and educational elements makes it both entertaining and enriching for a young audience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925360738

Publisher: Magabala Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Magabala Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Bronwyn Houston

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 226.0mm

Height: 256.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lorrae Coffin

About the Author

Lorrae Coffin is a descendant of the Nyiyaparli and Yindijibarndi people of the Pilbara in Western Australia. She is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, singer songwriter and a co-founder of the internationally acclaimed Marrugeku Company, a leader in intercultural dance theatre. She is recognised throughout Australia for her knowledge of the Indigenous Arts Music Industry.

Bronwyn Houston is descended from the Nyiyaparli and Yindjiparndi people of the Wana clan in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Bronwyn was born and bred in Broome and draws her inspiration from the natural world she knows and loves. Bronwyn has a Diploma of Graphic Design and an extraordinary flare for illustration and art. Her creativity extends to being an author and illustrator of various published works as well as commissioned pieces that reside in collections nationally. She has run many illustration workshops in WA, including a workshop at the Perth International Festival in 2014.

Bronwyn illustrated her first book Loongie the Greedy Crocodile (Kiefer and Lucy Dann, 2008) at the age of twenty-one. Staircase to the Moon (2011) was her second title as an illustrator and first as an author. Her third book was a collaboration: My Home Broome (2012). Her fourth book, Counting Aussie Animals in my Backyard was published in October 2014.

Free Diving is her first book.