Jandamarra

Jandamarra
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Publisher : Allen & Unwin
Total Pages : 55
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ISBN-10 : 9781743433874
ISBN-13 : 1743433875
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Book Synopsis Jandamarra by : Mark Greenwood

Download or read book Jandamarra written by Mark Greenwood and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2013-02-27 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SHORT-LISTED: CBCA Book of the Year, Eve Pownell Award for Information Books, 2014 He emerged from the cave of bats with the name given to him by his people. He was Jandamarra - a man of power who could appear and disappear like a ghost. Set in the Kimberley region in north-west Australia, this is the story of a young warrior born to lead. To the settlers, he was an outlaw to be hunted. To the Bunuba, he was a courageous defender of his country. Mark Greenwood's text and Terry Denton's watercolour illustrations bring to life this story of conflict and divided loyalties - giving a unique insight into an extraordinary man and a tragic but important part of Australia's frontier history.


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