Charlie's Swim Nairm Marr Djambana Aboriginal Corporation Deklan’s grandfather

Deklan’s grandfather

The natural world is richly observed and Ruby’s courtship is measured by the turning of the seasons

As a teenager

The River takes the reader on a journey of what their eyes can see and their ears can hear

baking damper

Charlie's Swim Nairm Marr Djambana Aboriginal Corporation Deklan’s grandfatherNOTABLE, 2023 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS, EVE POWNALL AWARD During WWII after the Japanese invasion of Java, more than 1000 refugees from the Dutch East Indies, many in flying boats, passed through Broome, which was a major refuelling point and a significant Allied military base. On 3 March 1942 Broome was attacked by Japanese fighter planes, killing at least 88 civilians and Allied military personnel. Charlies Swim