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Dusty in the Outwilds

CBCA Notable Book
By Rhiannon Williams
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Dusty in the Outwilds follows a determined young girl named Dusty as she embarks on a daring quest to find her mysterious Aunt Meg, who vanished into the enigmatic Outwilds. Facing a land filled with enchanting yet perilous creatures drawn from old bedtime tales, Dusty must uncover the truth to save her family’s cherished bushland property from being sold. This thrilling fantasy adventure, set in an unforgettable landscape, blends mystery and magic in a story perfect for young readers.
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An enchanting new adventure. An unforgettable land. And the perfect read for young fans of Kate DiCamillo and Karen Foxlee, by beloved Australian author Rhiannon Williams.

Dusty in the Outwilds follows the story of Dusty, who has grown up hearing whispers about her mysterious aunt Meg, who went off to live ‘out wild’ and never returned. Yet Dusty’s father refuses to discuss what happened – and her only clue is a photograph of her aunt as a young girl with a strange, monkey-like creature on her shoulder.

But when Dusty learns that her family’s beloved bushland property might be sold, she’s convinced that only Meg could stop it happening. So Dusty sets off to find her … and that’s when she discovers what ‘out wild’ really means.

The Outwilds are beguiling. Dangerous. And full of creatures Dusty half-remembers from old bedtime stories – beautiful, but deadly. Is Meg still out there? And even if she is, how will Dusty bring her home?

Bursting with fantastical creatures and starring a bold young girl determined to uncover the truth, this thrilling fantasy-adventure is destined to be a modern classic. Written by Rhiannon Williams, author of the beloved Narroway trilogy, this stand-alone hardback features stunning illustrations by Martina Heiduczek. A 2023 Children's Book Council of Australia Notable book, it is the perfect gift for readers aged 9+.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761213236

Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 August 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Illustration: Black & White

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 227g

Pages: 304

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational New Zealand and Australia Published Rhiannon Williams Young Adult

About the Author

Originally from Taradale, Victoria, Rhiannon Williams now lives and writes in Germany. She studied English and history at the University of Sydney, and completed a Bachelor of Creative Arts Honours at Flinders University. Rhiannon has a background in theatre and hopes to tell stories until the end of her days. Her debut novel, Ottilie Colter and the Narroway Hunt, was the first middle-grade novel to win the Ampersand Prize. It is part of a trilogy that has since been published internationally.  

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