Home to Mother

Name: Home to Mother
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780702235467
Price: 18.99 NZD
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By Doris (Nugi Garimara) Pilkington

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Home to Mother by Doris (Nugi Garimara) Pilkington is a poignant young adult story that follows three young Aboriginal girls as they escape from a government settlement in Western Australia. Their journey involves a perilous trek across the outback, motivated by their longing to reunite with their mother and return to the familiarity and comfort of their homeland. This tale highlights resilience and the enduring power of family ties.
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This book may appeal to you if you are drawn to powerful true stories of resilience and courage. It follows the inspiring journey of three Indigenous girls escaping a government settlement to find their way home, offering a moving account of endurance and the importance of family ties, set against the Australian landscape. Perfect for young adults interested in history, culture, and stories of triumph over adversity.

Home to Mother

This young reader's version of a best-selling, true story of courage and love will grab readers of all ages and take them on a journey through a country as beautiful as it is harsh - a journey home. Ages 8+. (SA: Year 6 - Year 9)

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When Gracie, Daisy and Molly are taken from their mother and sent away to the Moore River Settlement, thousands of miles from their home country, they decide to escape. But when the only way home is along a rabbit-proof fence, and you're being chased by the police, escaping is just the start of your adventure.

This younger reader's version of Doris Pilkington's amazing best-selling true story of courage and love will grab readers of all ages, and take them on a journey through a country as beautiful as it is harsh. A journey home.

Home to Mother is a tale of resilience and determination that reflects the strength of the human spirit.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702235467

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 July 2006

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 108g

Pages: 97

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