Description
Discover the captivating journey of Yinti, a traditional Walmajarri Aboriginal boy in the remote Great Sandy Desert of Australia, in this heartwarming coming-of-age tale. Ideal for readers aged 9 to 12, the first installment in the Yinti series invites young adventurers to explore the transformation of Yinti from a young bushie to a skilled station worker and adult. This beautifully illustrated book, published by Magabala Books in 2019, offers a glimpse into the rich culture and traditions of the Walmajarri people, while highlighting the challenges of growing up in one of the most marginal environments on earth.
The narrative intricately links Yinti's experiences, culminating in his pivotal encounter with the outside world through his first meeting with a white man, horse, and bullock. Dive into this engaging story that not only entertains but educates young readers about resilience, cultural heritage, and the beauty of the Australian landscape. This brand new book (ISBN: 9781925768831) makes for a perfect gift or classroom addition and is sure to spark the imagination of any young reader.
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: 9781925768831
Year: 2019
Publisher: Magabala Books
Description:
Age range 9 - 12
The first book in the Yinti series of three books.
The stories are linked in a sequence that shows Yinti's development from a young bushie to a competent station worker and adult. Yinti is a traditional Walmajarri Aboriginal boy growing up Great Sandy Desert in the remote North West of Australia — one of the most marginal environments on earth. This is the story of Yinti's coming of age. He has no contact with white people until the last chapter of the book when he meets his first white man, first horse and first bullock. The stories are based on people and events as told to Pat Lowe by Jimmy Pike.
The narrative intricately links Yinti's experiences, culminating in his pivotal encounter with the outside world through his first meeting with a white man, horse, and bullock. Dive into this engaging story that not only entertains but educates young readers about resilience, cultural heritage, and the beauty of the Australian landscape. This brand new book (ISBN: 9781925768831) makes for a perfect gift or classroom addition and is sure to spark the imagination of any young reader.
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: 9781925768831
Year: 2019
Publisher: Magabala Books
Description:
Age range 9 - 12
The first book in the Yinti series of three books.
The stories are linked in a sequence that shows Yinti's development from a young bushie to a competent station worker and adult. Yinti is a traditional Walmajarri Aboriginal boy growing up Great Sandy Desert in the remote North West of Australia — one of the most marginal environments on earth. This is the story of Yinti's coming of age. He has no contact with white people until the last chapter of the book when he meets his first white man, first horse and first bullock. The stories are based on people and events as told to Pat Lowe by Jimmy Pike.