Black Cockatoo is a vignette that follows Mia, a young Aboriginal girl as she explores the fragile connections of family and culture. Mia is a 13-year-old girl from a remote community in the Kimberley. She is saddened by the loss of her brother as he distances himself from the family. She feels powerless to change the things she sees around her, until one day she rescues her totem animal, the dirran black cockatoo, and soon discovers her own inner strength.
A wonderful small tale on the power of standing up for yourself, culture and ever-present family ties.
By:
Carl Merrison, Hakea Hustler Imprint: Magabala Books Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 127mm,
Spine: 6mm
Weight: 70g ISBN:9781925360707 ISBN 10: 1925360709 Pages: 40 Publication Date:01 August 2018 Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
