Beware the Argula! Nairm Marr Djambana Aboriginal Corporation natural healing techniques and cultural

natural healing techniques and cultural history through life stories

2017 SPEECH PATHOLOGY AUSTRALIA BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Based on a natural phenomenon occurring in Broome in Australia’s north west

Alongside this tender story

to present-day struggles and lifestyles

Beware the Argula! Nairm Marr Djambana Aboriginal Corporation natural healing techniques and culturalWhen two boys go fishing they are unaware that the Argula, the bush devil, is watching them and helping itself to all their fish. The boys finally see the Argulas glowing red eyes but it is too late and they become the Argulas next meal! When they are rescued, they are unconscious and have to be shocked back to consciousness by fire ants. Once safely home they vow to never be greedy again and to always watch out for the Argula. This is the second