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Into That Forest

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Into That Forest by Louis Nowra is a gripping tale of survival set in 19th-century Tasmania. Two young girls are swept into the wilderness after a tragic event and must learn to live alongside wild Tasmanian tigers. This young adult novel explores themes of identity, nature, and the power of friendship as the girls adapt to their new life in the untamed forest.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by survival stories and the bond between humans and animals. Set in the wilderness of Tasmania, the narrative explores the intense friendship between two girls raised by a pair of Tasmanian tigers. The story’s vivid setting and emotional depth provide a unique journey into themes of resilience and identity.

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Into That Forest

From one of Australia's foremost literary talents, this is an unforgettable and heartbreaking story about two young girls living in the wild with Tasmanian Tigers.

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Me name be Hannah O'Brien and I be seventy-six years old. Me first thing is an apology - me language is bad cos I lost it and had to learn it again. But here's me story and I be glad to tell it before I hop the twig.

So begins this extraordinary novel, which will transport you to Australia's wild frontier and stay in your mind long after you've finished reading.

Into That Forest by Louis Nowra is a compelling tale that will resonate with readers, immersing them in a world as untamed as the characters themselves.

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Into That Forest by Louis Nowra is lauded for its vivid storytelling and remarkable portrayal of survival and human-animal connections. Critics commend the atmospheric writing and the deeply affecting journey of two young girls navigating a life with Tasmanian tigers. The book's exploration of identity and belonging resonates well with readers, even as it delves into themes of nature's beauty and ferocity.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781743311646

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 194g

Pages: 184

About the Author

Louis Nowra is the author of such plays as Inner Voices, Visions, Inside the Island, Cosi, Radiance and The Boyce Trilogy. He has written five non-fiction works, The Cheated, Warne's World, Walkabout, Chihuahuas, Women and Me, and Bad Dreaming, the novels The Misery of Beauty, Palu, Red Nights, Abaza and Ice, the memoirs The Twelfth of Never and Shooting the Moon, as well as radio plays, telemovies and film scripts. Ice was shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Literary Award 2009.

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