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Etta and the Shadow Taboo

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In Etta and the Shadow Taboo, young Etta embarks on a journey filled with mystery and courage as she navigates a world where shadows hold powerful secrets. This children's tale builds an enchanting narrative around themes of curiosity and friendship, offering readers an engaging adventure packed with imagination and wonder.
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You might enjoy this story if you're looking for a whimsical and imaginative children's book filled with adventure and mystery. Ideal for young readers who love tales of friendship, courage, and exploring the unknown, this book invites curious minds to delve into a captivating world where shadows hold secrets and every corner promises a new discovery.

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Etta and the Shadow Taboo

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Where is theirs?
And where is mine?
To hurt a shadow
Is surely a crime

When Etta steps on Baawaa’s (her sister's) shadow, she learns of the Shadow Taboo and learns to value the personal space of others, as well as her own.

Written by Gamilaraay author JM Field and illustrated by Ngarabal/Gomeroi artist Jeremy Worrall, Etta and the Shadow Taboo invites readers to follow a Gamilaraay tradition where one must avoid stepping on the shadows of others.

Shortlisted, Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Children’s Literature 2024

Shortlisted, CBCA Award for New Illustrator 2024

Highly Commended, Victorian Premier's Literary Award for Indigenous Writing 2024

Shortlisted, Ena Noël Award for Emerging Illustrator 2024

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760509798

Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 June 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Bright Light Books

Edition: First Edition, Hardback

Illustration: Full Colour

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jeremy Worrall

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 486g

Pages: 32

About the Author

JM Field grew up on waterfall country, in a small town along the Great Dividing Range on Dharug land. He is, however, a Gamilaraay Guwaymadhaan mari from Moree way, where the red sand meets the black soil. He did his undergraduate studies at the University of Sydney in mathematics and French literature, followed by a doctorate in Mathematical Biology at Balliol College at the University of Oxford. He is still a research mathematician, but fills his spare time writing.

Jeremy Worrall is a Ngarabal/Gomeroi multimedia artist. As a young First Nations man, Jeremy specialises in First Nations multimedia, working on a range of government and private projects for community. He is also working on a personal project that explores the visual representation of the Dreamtime and provides a platform for First Nations people to share their stories. In 2024 he was shortlisted for the Ena Noël Award for his illustration of Etta and the Shadow Taboo.

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