"Jandamarra" By Mark Greenwood
Jandamarra is a moving and powerful retelling of the story of a legendary Bunuba warrior who fought to defend his people and Country during the violent colonisation of the Kimberley region in Western Australia.
Known for his supernatural skill and ability to evade capture, Jandamarra became a figure of both awe and fear. To the settlers, he was an outlaw. To his people, he was a hero—a protector of the land who dared to defy the brutal incursions of colonisation. His story is one of courage, conflict, divided loyalties, and tragic loss.
Mark Greenwood’s compelling prose combines with Terry Denton’s evocative watercolour illustrations to deliver a rich narrative that brings this critical piece of Australian history to life for younger readers. While Jandamarra is not created by First Nations authors or illustrators, it contributes to historical understanding and can be a respectful resource when paired with Aboriginal-authored texts or community engagement.
- ISBN: 9781742375700
- ISBN-10: 1742375707
- Audience: Children
- For Ages: 8–10 years old
- For Grades: 5–6
- Format: Hardcover
- Language: English
- Number of Pages: 48
- Published: 1st March 2013
- Publisher: A&U Children’s
- Country of Publication: Australia
- Dimensions (cm): 32.5 x 22.5 x 1
- Weight (kg): 0.5
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Edition Number: 1
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