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"Black Cockatoo" By Carl Merrison & Hakea Hustler
"Black Cockatoo" By Carl Merrison & Hakea Hustler

"Black Cockatoo" By Carl Merrison & Hakea Hustler

$25.00 AUD

 

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.

Black Cockatoo is a wonderful small tale on the power of standing up for yourself, culture and ever-present family ties.

 

Awards:

Honour Book in the 2019 CBCAs for Book of the Year: Younger Readers

Shortlisted for the 2019 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards in the Eight to 10 Years category

 

  • ISBN: 9781925360707
  • ISBN-10: 1925360709
  • Series: Black Cockatoo
  • Audience:  Children
  • Format:  Paperback
  • Language:  English
  • Number Of Pages: 40
  • Published:  1st August 2018
  • Publisher: Magabala Books
  • Country of Publication: AU
  • Dimensions (cm): 19.5 x 13  x 1
  • Weight (kg): 0.08

More About The Artist

More About The Artist

About Carl Merrison

About Carl Merrison

Carl Merrison is a proud and respected Jaru/Kija man from the Kimberley region, who was named WA Runner-Up Australian of the Year - Local Hero in 2016. With over a decade of experience mentoring Aboriginal youth through education, AFL and community programs, Carl is deeply committed to empowering young people and celebrating culture.

As an award-winning author, Carl writes in collaboration with Hakea Hustler, bringing powerful and authentic stories to life. Their works include Black Cockatoo (a CBCA Young Reader Honour Book), Tracks of the Missing, Dirran, Beautiful Night, Loved You Then and My Deadly Boots - all rich in culture, heart and strength. Through his writing, Carl continues to inspire the next generation with stories that reflect identity, resilience and pride.

Carl Merrison is a proud and respected Jaru/Kija man from the Kimberley region, who was named WA Runner-Up Australian of the Year - Local Hero in 2016. With over a decade of experience mentoring Aboriginal youth through education, AFL and community programs, Carl is deeply committed to empowering young people and celebrating culture.

As an award-winning author, Carl writes in collaboration with Hakea Hustler, bringing powerful and authentic stories to life. Their works include Black Cockatoo (a CBCA Young Reader Honour Book), Tracks of the Missing, Dirran, Beautiful Night, Loved You Then and My Deadly Boots - all rich in culture, heart and strength. Through his writing, Carl continues to inspire the next generation with stories that reflect identity, resilience and pride.

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