Black Cockatoo
Carl Merrison, Hakea Hustler
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.
A wonderful small tale on the power of standing up for yourself, culture and ever-present family ties.
This deceptively simple tale has a quiet power... It is a reminder that gentleness is a form of strength.
A delicate balance is maintained between presenting Indigenous culture in a way which inspires admiration and presenting the challenges faced in communities."
Subtle and touching, Black Cockatoo reaches into the heart and will speak to anyone’s need to find their place in this world and the freedom to do so
- Release
- Jul-2018
- ISBN
- 9781925360707
- RRP (AUD)
- $11.99
- Pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback & ebook
- Category
- Middle Grade Fiction
Carl Merrison
Carl Merrison is a Jaru and Kija man from Halls Creek. Carl works with young Indigenous boys through the Clontarf Academy focusing in improving engagement with education and providing a positive role model.
Magabala Books
Magabala Books is Australia’s leading Indigenous publishing house. Aboriginal owned and led, we celebrate and nurture the talent and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices.
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