Jandamarra
By Mark Greenwood
Illustrated by Terry Denton
SHORT-LISTED: CBCA Book of the Year, Eve Pownell Award for Information Books, 2014
The epic and tragic story of Jandamarra, Indigenous hero of the Kimberley told through text and illustrations. A story for all Australians, providing a unique insight into an extraordinary man and a powerful slice of history.
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.
By Mark Greenwood
Illustrated by Terry Denton
SHORT-LISTED: CBCA Book of the Year, Eve Pownell Award for Information Books, 2014
The epic and tragic story of Jandamarra, Indigenous hero of the Kimberley told through text and illustrations. A story for all Australians, providing a unique insight into an extraordinary man and a powerful slice of history.
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.
By Mark Greenwood
Illustrated by Terry Denton
SHORT-LISTED: CBCA Book of the Year, Eve Pownell Award for Information Books, 2014
The epic and tragic story of Jandamarra, Indigenous hero of the Kimberley told through text and illustrations. A story for all Australians, providing a unique insight into an extraordinary man and a powerful slice of history.
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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Format: Hardback picture book
Dimensions: 31.4 cm x 21.6 cm
Pages: 48
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ISBN: 9781742375700
Publisher: A & U Children’s
Release Date: 27 February 2013
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Author: Mark Greenwood
Illustrator: Terry Denton
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Older Primary (9+ yrs)
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FIRST NATIONS
warrior, defender, Kimberley, Aboriginal, Jandamarra, Bunuba, history, frontier history
