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The Tribe Trilogy

Series: The Tribe
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The Tribe Trilogy by Ambelin Kwaymullina follows the journey of a group of gifted teenagers in a dystopian future where society is tightly controlled. The narrative centres around a protagonist who, along with her fellow Tribe members, seeks a place of safety and belonging while confronting the oppressive forces that threaten their freedom. Infused with themes of friendship, survival, and identity, this series captivates readers with its imaginative world and inspiring character dynamics.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to thrilling dystopian adventures with strong, imaginative characters. Set in a richly imagined future world, the story offers a unique fusion of Indigenous Australian culture and science fiction, perfect for young readers keen on exploring themes of identity, community, and resilience.

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Palyku author Ambelin Kwaymullina's critically beloved trilogy is collected for the first time in an exciting boxset.

Join Ashala Wolf, Ember Crow, and Georgie Spider as they use their powers to resist an oppressive government, protect their tribe of outcasts and the sentient forest that hides them, and race to save the world in this sharply written dystopia woven with Kwaymullina's own Aboriginal heritage.

Series: The Tribe

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  • The Tribe 2: The Disappearance of Ember Crow
    "However this ends, you're probably going to find out some things about me, and they're not nice things. But, Ash, even after you know, do you think you could remember the good? And whatever you end up discovering - try to think of me kindly. If you can." Ember Crow is missing. To find her friend, Ashala Wolf must control...
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  • The Tribe Trilogy
    Palyku author Ambelin Kwaymullina's critically beloved trilogy is collected for the first time in an exciting boxset. Join Ashala Wolf, Ember Crow, and Georgie Spider as they use their powers to resist an oppressive government, protect their tribe of outcasts and the sentient forest that hides them, and race to save the world in this sharply written dystopia woven with...
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  • The Tribe 1: The Interrogation of Ashala Wolf
    The Reckoning destroyed civilisation and humanity has had to rise from the ashes. But there are now people with abilitiesβ€”Flyers, Firestarters, Rumblers...and society is scared of them. The government calls them Illegals. The Tribe 1: The Interrogation of Ashala Wolf follows Ashala Wolf as she protects a group of Illegals. They hide together in the Firstwood, and she'll do anything...
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  • The Tribe 3: The Foretelling of Georgie Spider
    A storm was stretching out across futures to swallow everything in nothing, and it was growing larger, which meant it was getting nearer... The Tribe 3: The Foretelling of Georgie Spider unveils Georgie Spider's prophecy of the world's end, with Ashala Wolf being the only one who can stop it. However, Georgie has also foreseen Ashala's death. As the world...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760653675

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Multiple-component retail product, slip-cased

Date Published: 06 January 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 1176g

About the Author

Ambelin Kwaymullina loves reading sci-fi and fantasy books, and has wanted to write a novel since she was six years old. She comes from the Palyku people of the Pilbara region of Western Australia. When not writing or reading she teaches law, illustrates picture books and hangs out with her dogs. She has previously written a number of children’s books, both alone and with other members of her family. Her first novel, The Tribe Book 1: The Interrogation of Ashala Wolf, was short-listed in both the Science Fiction and Young Adult Fiction categories of the 2012 Aurealis Awards.

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  • The Tribe 2: The Disappearance of Ember Crow
    "However this ends, you're probably going to find out some things about me, and they're not nice things. But, Ash, even after you know, do you think you could remember the good? And whatever you end up discovering - try to think of me kindly. If you can." Ember Crow is missing. To find her friend, Ashala Wolf must control...
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  • Caterpillar and Butterfly
    From the award-winning Indigenous author-illustrator Ambelin Kwaymullina comes a wonderful story about having the courage to overcome fear and embrace change. There was once a caterpillar who lived all alone. Everything around Caterpillar seemed large and strange, and she was full of fear. Determined to escape any possible danger, Caterpillar hides away in the safety of her chrysalis. There, she...
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  • Crow and The Waterhole
    From the award-winning Indigenous author-illustrator Ambelin Kwaymullina comes an uplifting tale about self-worth and the importance of helping others while honouring your unique strengths. There was once a crow who lived in a tree by a waterhole. Each morning, she stared into the water and saw another crow staring back. Crow thought Crow-in-the-waterhole was the most wonderful bird she had...
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  • How Frogmouth Found Her Home
    From Aboriginal writer and illustrator Ambelin Kwaymullina, How Frogmouth Found Her Home is a strikingly illustrated picture book about celebrating differences and the importance of home. A brand new edition of a much-loved classic from First Nations creator Ambelin Kwaymullina. Frogmouth isn't like the other birds. She doesn't want to live in the trees. Frogmouth is in search of something...
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  • I Love Me
    Unique and vibrant, I Love Me is a beautifully illustrated children's picture book about acceptance and individuality. From award-winning creators Sally Morgan and Ambelin Kwaymullina comes a joyous story about self-esteem. Written with bouncy prose and riotous colour, this picture book is a delight to share with young readers. Using rhyme, rhythm, and repetition, I Love Me teaches small children...
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  • Liar's Test
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  • Billie and the Blue Bike
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  • Catching Teller Crow
    WINNER: 2019 Victorian Premier's Literary Awards, Young Adult Nothing's been the same for Beth Teller since she died. Her dad, a detective, is the only one who can see and hear her - and he's drowning in grief. But now they have a mystery to solve together. Who is Isobel Catching, and what's her connection to the fire that killed...
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    A beautiful story of how Mother Nature helps a lost girl find her way back to her family. Now in paperback! The girl had lost her way. She had wandered away from the Mothers, the Aunties and the Grandmothers, from the Fathers and the Uncles and the Grandfathers. Who will show her the way home?
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  • The Two-Hearted Numbat
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