Riding the Black Cockatoo

Name: Riding the Black Cockatoo
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781741753776
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By John Danalis

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Summary

Riding the Black Cockatoo by John Danalis is a thought-provoking journey of personal and cultural discovery. It chronicles the author's awakening to the significance of Aboriginal culture when he returns the skull of an Indigenous person to its rightful place. Through this journey, he learns about reconciliation, respect, and the importance of understanding and preserving cultural heritage.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in stories of cultural discovery and reconciliation, as it follows the author on a personal journey to return an Aboriginal skull to its rightful place. This tale weaves together themes of family, history, and respect for Indigenous culture, making it a heartfelt and educational read.

The inspiring true story of one man's reconciliation journey. All through his growing-up years, John Danalis's family had an Aboriginal skull on the mantelpiece; yet only as an adult did he ask where it came from and whether it should be restored to its rightful owners.

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This is the compelling story of how the skull of an Aboriginal man, found on the banks of the Murray River over 40 years ago, came to be returned to his Wamba Wamba descendants.

All through his growing-up years, John Danalis's family had an Aboriginal skull on the mantelpiece; yet only as an adult did he ask where it came from and whether it should be restored to its rightful owners.

It is a story of awakening, atonement, forgiveness and friendship. Part history, part detective story, part cultural discovery and emotional journey, this is a book for young and old, showing the transformative and healing power of true reconciliation.

Riding the Black Cockatoo is a testament to the importance of cultural understanding and the journey towards reconciliation.

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Riding the Black Cockatoo by John Danalis is praised for its insightful exploration of confronting personal prejudices and misconceptions, specifically relating to Aboriginal culture. The story is a journey of discovery regarding an Aboriginal skull in Danalis' family possession, ultimately leading to its respectful return. It's noted for being suitable for both teenagers and adults, weaving humour into a narrative that tackles racism and cross-cultural understanding.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781741753776

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 244g

Pages: 276

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational John Danalis Young Adult

About the Author

John Danalis is the author and illustrator of three children's titles, Dog 37 being the most recent. Bath Monster and Uncle Lou's Tattoos are his earlier works. He has illustrated numerous other titles including Licking Lizards, Girl in the Cave and Loku and the Shark Attack.