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From the earliest beginnings of the Anangu people to the destructive aftermath of secret nuclear testing, this story takes young readers on a journey through the Maralinga Tjarutja lands of South Australia. An extraordinary illustrated history told from the Indigenous perspective, this book invites children to discover what happened in the Maralinga before the bombs and after.
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Yalata and Oak Valley Communities: Alice Cox, Margaret May, Pansy Woods, Mabel Queama, Marjorie Sandimar, Yvonne Edwards, Mima Smart, and Janet May worked as storytellers or translators with Christobel Mattingley to tell the story of what happened at Maralinga. Dora Queama, Hilda Moodoo, Audra Bridley, and Noelene Bridley helped some of the older ladies to do the paintings. Christobel Mattingley is the award-winning author of more than 40 books, including Battle Order 204 and Chelonia Green, Champion of Turtles.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'Maralinga - the Anangu Story is our story. We have told it for our children, our grandchildren and their children. We have told it for you.'In words and pictures Yalata and Oak Valley community members, with author Christobel Mattingley, describe what happened in the Maralinga Tjarutja lands of South Australia before the bombs and after.Honour Book, 2010 Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year - Eve Pownall AwardShortlisted, 2010 Australian Educational Publishing Awards, Primary Library Book CategoryShortlisted, 2010 NSW Premier's History Awards (The Young People's History Prize)'a work of great importance: historically significant, informative and movingly vivid' Sydney Morning Herald'beautifully realised. a complex tale is told simply, without sacrificing pathos, force or clarity' The Weekend Australian An extraordinary illustrated history told from the Indigenous perspective and created through a series of workshops, extensive research and community consultation. Honour Book in the 2010 CBCA Awards. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781742378428
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Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. CHILDREN'S BOOKS Australian AboriginalAn extraordinary illustrated history told from the Indigenous perspective and created through a series of workshops, extensive research and community consultation.'Maralinga - the Anangu Story is our story. We have told it for our children, our grandchildren and their children. We have told it for you.'In words and pictures Yalata and Oak Valley community members, with author Christobel Mattingley, describe what happened in the Maralinga Tjarutja lands of South Australia before the bombs and after.'a work of great importance: historically significant, informative and movingly vivid'ÂSydney Morning Herald'beautifully realised. a complex tale is told simply, without sacrificing pathos, force or clarity'ÂThe Weekend AustralianMima Smart writes:Â "Alice Cox, Margaret May, Pansy Woods, Mabel Queama, Marjorie Sandimar, Yvonne Edwards, Mima Smart, Janet May worked as storytellers or translators with Christobel Mattingley to tell the story of what happened at Maralinga. Our story is a very important story that needs to be heard by children and adults across our country. Christobel has added a lot of other stories and information to make a very strong story. We have continued working on the book this year and have just finished another workshop to draw pictures that help tell our story. Dora Queama, Hilda Moodoo, Audra Bridley and Noelene Bridley have helped some of the older ladies to do the paintings." 70 p. : ill. (some col.), 1 map, ports. ; 25 x 28 cm. #150424 Aboriginal Australians -- South Australia -- Maralinga Region -- Juvenile literature Anangu (Australian people) -- History -- Juvenile literature Atomic bomb -- South Australia -- Maralinga -- Testing -- Juvenile literature Maralinga Region (S.A.) -- History -- Juvenile literature Australian Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. Seller Inventory # 84758
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'Maralinga - the Anangu Story is our story. We have told it for our children, our grandchildren and their children. We have told it for you.' In words and pictures Yalata and Oak Valley community members, with author Christobel Mattingley, describe what happened in the Maralinga Tjarutja lands of South Australia before the bombs and after. Yalata and Oak Valley community elders, as storytellers, translators and artists, with renowned author Christobel Mattingley, join together to tell the story of what happened at Maralinga - before the bomb and after Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781742378428
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'Maralinga - the Anangu Story is our story. We have told it for our children, our grandchildren and their children. We have told it for you.'In words and pictures Yalata and Oak Valley community members, with author Christobel Mattingley, describe what happened in the Maralinga Tjarutja lands of South Australia before the bombs and after.Honour Book, 2010 Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year - Eve Pownall AwardShortlisted, 2010 Australian Educational Publishing Awards, Primary Library Book CategoryShortlisted, 2010 NSW Premier's History Awards (The Young People's History Prize)'a work of great importance: historically significant, informative and movingly vivid' Sydney Morning Herald'beautifully realised. a complex tale is told simply, without sacrificing pathos, force or clarity' The Weekend Australian An extraordinary illustrated history told from the Indigenous perspective and created through a series of workshops, extensive research and community consultation. Honour Book in the 2010 CBCA Awards. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781742378428
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