{"title":"Thomas Higgs","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the enchanting world of Thomas Higgs, a celebrated author in the realm of children's literature. With a knack for weaving imaginative tales that captivate young minds, Higgs has become a beloved storyteller for children and parents alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his delightful works is \u003cem\u003eAyaiga\u003c\/em\u003e, a magical journey that invites readers to embark on heartwarming adventures filled with wonder and life lessons. Higgs's storytelling is characterised by its engaging narratives and vibrant characters, making each page an invitation to explore new worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for bedtime stories or classroom reading, Thomas Higgs's collections promise to inspire and entertain children, nurturing a love for reading from an early age. Discover the joy of his tales and watch young imaginations soar.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ayaiga-by-thomas-higgs-9781922507785","title":"Ayaiga","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the remote Roper River region of the Northern Territory more than 120 years ago, an Alawa man committed an act of such exceptional bravery that a King took notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAyaiga\u003c\/em\u003e had been arrested for stealing from one of the vast cattle stations established on traditional Alawa Country. The heavyweight boxing champion of the Australian Police, Constable William Francis Johns, was bringing him in to Leichhardt's Bar Police Station—the constable on horseback, with Ayaiga, manacled by the neck, attempting to keep up on foot. Johns foolishly attempted to cross a flooded creek and was knocked unconscious when his panicked horse kicked him in the head. Ayaiga, burdened by his heavy chain, heroically saved Johns from drowning and remained by the constable's side as he recovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAyaiga became one of only 8 Australian recipients—and the only Indigenous recipient—of the Albert Medal for Gallantry in Saving Life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288367579372,"sku":"9781922507785","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/cc4a82cf370e9b71c454e62330aa11c6.jpg?v=1770633607"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/thomas-higgs.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}