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Sam's Bush Journey
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Ideal for young readers and families interested in nature, culture, and Aboriginal stories.
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See moreA modern story about a child's renewed love of the Australian bush. It is brimming with themes that will promote discussion amongst young readers: journeys, the environment, storytelling, aboriginal knowledge of the bush and intergenerational knowledge.
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Sam's Bush Journey tells the story of a boy named Sam who initially dislikes the outdoors and would prefer if it all disappeared. However, during a visit with his grandmother, he discovers the abundance and value that the natural world has to offer.
This captivating tale is brimming with themes that will spark meaningful discussions among young readers: journeys, the environment, storytelling, Aboriginal knowledge of the bush, and the sharing of wisdom across generations.
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"Morgan is a gifted storyteller," enthused Library Journal on My Place. Kirkus praised this intergenerational tale as "warm and infused with an appreciation of nature and tradition."
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ISBN: 9781921541728
Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 April 2010
Country: Australia
Imprint: Little Hare
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Dr. Bronwyn Bancroft
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 225.0mm
Height: 276.0mm
Weight: 199g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Sally Morgan and Ezekiel Kwaymullina are a mother-and-son team. They descend from the Palku people of the Pilbara, in the north-west of Western Australia. Sally is well known for her best-selling book My Place, which documents the journey of her family back to their people and country. Sally Morgan is an Ambassador of Indigenous Literacy Day. Bronwyn Bancroft has illustrated several award-winning books for children. As well as being a children's illustrator, Bronwyn is a leading Australian artist. Her work is held at the National gallery of Australia, in state galleries and in the Australian Museum. Bronwyn is a descendant of the Bundjalung people.
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