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The Lost Girl

By Ambelin Kwaymullina
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The Lost Girl by Ambelin Kwaymullina is a beautifully illustrated children's book that follows a young girl who embarks on an adventure filled with wonder and discovery. The story explores themes of connection to nature and belonging, as she navigates her surroundings with the guidance of her ancestors. It’s a poignant tale that encourages children to embrace their identity and the world around them.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate engaging stories that explore themes of identity and belonging through the imaginative perspective. It offers a heartfelt narrative for children, rich in cultural insights and vibrant illustrations that will captivate young readers.

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The Lost Girl

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A beautiful story of how Mother Nature helps a lost girl find her way back to her family. Now in paperback! The girl had lost her way. She had wandered away from the Mothers, the Aunties and the Grandmothers, from the Fathers and the Uncles and the Grandfathers. Who will show her the way home?

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The Lost Girl by Ambelin Kwaymullina is praised for its vivid portrayal of Australia's natural flora and fauna, offering rich details that enhance the beauty of the story. It is considered a valuable contribution to Indigenous children's literature, with its simple narrative being a powerful aspect in today's often hectic world.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921977060

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Leanne Tobin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 271.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 194g

Pages: 32

Collections

Ambelin Kwaymullina Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Ambelin Kwaymullina loves reading sci-fi and fantasy books, and has wanted to write a novel since she was six years old. She comes from the Palyku people of the Pilbara region of Western Australia. When not writing or reading she teaches law, illustrates picture books and hangs out with her dogs. She has previously written a number of children’s books, both alone and with other members of her family. Her first novel, The Tribe 1: The Interrogation of Ashala Wolf, was short-listed for the 2012 Aurealis Awards in both the Science Fiction and Young Adult Fiction categories.

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