Description
Discover the gripping tale of **Robert Runs**, a fast-paced thriller perfect for young adults aged 12 and up. This award-winning novel, winner of the **Daisy Utemorrah Award 2022**, delves into the haunting history of the Deebing Creek Mission, where the brave protagonist, Robert 'Goupong' Anderson—once Australia's fastest man—lives with his sister Dot and best friend Jonathan, all belonging to the **Ugarapul people**. This engaging read combines compelling storytelling with cultural significance, exploring the brutalities of the past while celebrating the resilience of survivors.
As Goupong and Jonathan train for the mission's most significant running race, they find themselves caught in a web of mystery and danger as strange noises and eerie occurrences plague their community. Through a seamless blend of fact and fiction, **Robert Runs** offers a poignant reflection on the Deebing Creek Massacre, fostering a deep appreciation for the struggles faced by Indigenous communities.
This book is not just a thrilling adventure; it's also a critical examination of history, making it an essential read for early teens. Available in BRAND NEW condition and published by Magabala Books in 2023, it bears the ISBN 9781922613387.
**Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.**
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922613387
Year: 2023
Publisher: Magabala Books
Description:
**Winner of the Daisy Utemorrah Award 2022**
Age range 12+
Compulsory reading for early teens and young adults. Based on true events, this gripping thriller sheds light on the brutalities of the past whilst championing the heroes who survived.
Robert Runs is a fast-paced thriller based on the author’s great-great grandfather, Robert â€Goupong’ Anderson, who was once the fastest man in Australia and world-record holder. Goupong, his little sister Dot, and his best friend Jonathan belong to the Ugarapul people, the Green Tree Frog tribe, and live with their families and others within the harsh confines of the Deebing Creek Mission — a place run by the malevolent Boss Man.
Goupong and Jonathan are focused on winning the mission’s biggest running race that year, but when mysterious noises, unexplained occurrences and biblical events begin to plague the local area they are forced to investigate.
Robert Runs is a poignant look into the Deebing Creek Massacre and the tough reality of mission life. Weaving fact with fiction, this compelling story details the events leading up to that fateful day.
Will Goupong and Jonathan be strong enough to defeat the monster in the bush, or are the real monsters closer to home?
As Goupong and Jonathan train for the mission's most significant running race, they find themselves caught in a web of mystery and danger as strange noises and eerie occurrences plague their community. Through a seamless blend of fact and fiction, **Robert Runs** offers a poignant reflection on the Deebing Creek Massacre, fostering a deep appreciation for the struggles faced by Indigenous communities.
This book is not just a thrilling adventure; it's also a critical examination of history, making it an essential read for early teens. Available in BRAND NEW condition and published by Magabala Books in 2023, it bears the ISBN 9781922613387.
**Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.**
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922613387
Year: 2023
Publisher: Magabala Books
Description:
**Winner of the Daisy Utemorrah Award 2022**
Age range 12+
Compulsory reading for early teens and young adults. Based on true events, this gripping thriller sheds light on the brutalities of the past whilst championing the heroes who survived.
Robert Runs is a fast-paced thriller based on the author’s great-great grandfather, Robert â€Goupong’ Anderson, who was once the fastest man in Australia and world-record holder. Goupong, his little sister Dot, and his best friend Jonathan belong to the Ugarapul people, the Green Tree Frog tribe, and live with their families and others within the harsh confines of the Deebing Creek Mission — a place run by the malevolent Boss Man.
Goupong and Jonathan are focused on winning the mission’s biggest running race that year, but when mysterious noises, unexplained occurrences and biblical events begin to plague the local area they are forced to investigate.
Robert Runs is a poignant look into the Deebing Creek Massacre and the tough reality of mission life. Weaving fact with fiction, this compelling story details the events leading up to that fateful day.
Will Goupong and Jonathan be strong enough to defeat the monster in the bush, or are the real monsters closer to home?