The Burnt Stick

Name: The Burnt Stick
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780140369298
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By Anthony Hill

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The Burnt Stick by Anthony Hill is a poignant story set in Australia, depicting the emotional journey of a young Aboriginal boy named John Jagamarra. Taken from his family as part of the historical policies of child removal, John finds himself in a mission school where he grapples with his identity and the loss of his cultural roots. The book sensitively explores themes of belonging, cultural disconnection, and the resilience of the human spirit.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in poignant stories about cultural identity and resilience. It offers a moving portrayal of an Indigenous boy's experiences in Australia, exploring themes of belonging and the impact of historical injustices. Perfect for young adults who appreciate heartfelt narratives with deep emotional and social insights.

The Burnt Stick

This is the story of an aboriginal boy's life and his struggle to decide where he belongs and how to cope with a society that doesn't understand and doesn't tolerate.

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The Burnt Stick by Anthony Hill tells the story of John Jagamarra, who grew up at the Pearl Bay Mission for Aboriginal children in the far north-west. While it was beautiful there, it wasn't home.

This narrative is a tale for everyone about the pain of separation and the strength of the human spirit.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140369298

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 June 1996

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 98g

Pages: 64

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Anthony Hill Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Anthony Hill is a multi-award-winning, bestselling author. His most recent book for adults, The Story of Billy Young, was published in 2012. His novel Soldier Boy, about Australia's youngest known Anzac, was winner of the 2002 NSW Premier's Literary Award for Books for Young Adults. His most recent children's book, Captain Cook's Apprentice, won the 2009 NSW Premier's Young People's History Prize. It follows Soldier Boy, Young Digger and Animal Heroes as further testimony to his remarkable ability to extensively research historical material and, from wide-ranging sources, piece together a moving and exciting story. He is also the author of two novellas, the beautiful Shadow Dog, and the award-winning The Burnt Stick, illustrated by Mark Sofilas, as well as the picture book, Lucy's Cat and the Rainbow Birds, illustrated by Jane Tanner. Anthony lives in Canberra with his wife, Gillian. Their daughter, son-in-law and grand-daughter, Emily, live in Melbourne.

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