My Girragundji

By Meme McDonald


My Girragundji
Online price: £4.99
Item is currently out of stock Paperback, 84 pages
Published: 1st February 2002

Category: Fiction 7+
Interest age, years: From 8 To 14
Key Stage:

My Girragundji is the story of a boy who is scared of the bad spirit, the Hairyman, who roams his house at night. But, when he is befriended by a green tree frog' girragundji', he realises that his ancestors have sent her to protect him and he can face his fears. This story combines the talents of Boori Pryor, one of Australia's greatest aboriginal story-tellers and author Meme McDonald. It's a tale firmly rooted in aboriginal myth and culture, but one that will appeal to any child who's been afraid of the dark.

The present tense narrative balances realistic drama with subtle fantasy. Fears and violence are mediated by gaps in the text and poetic understatement, and Aboriginal words are smoothly integrated. The authors achieve the authenticity of their narrative through honesty and humour in this engrossing book that celebrates universal experiences. - 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up



Publication Details:

Binding: Paperback, 84 pages
ISBN: 9781864488180
Format: 195mm x 130mm
20 b&w halftones

BIC Code: YFH
BISAC Code:  JUV000000
Imprint: Allen & Unwin


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