SHORT-LISTED: CBCA Book of the Year, Eve Pownell Award for Information Books, 2014He emerged from the cave of bats with the name given to him by his people. He was Jandamarra - a man of power who could appear and disappear like a ghost.Set in the Kimberley region in north-west Australia, this is the story of a young warrior born to lead. To the settlers, he was an outlaw to be hunted. To the Bunuba, he was a courageous defender of his country.Mark Greenwood's text and Terry Denton's watercolour illustrations bring to life this story of conflict and divided loyalties - giving a unique insight into an extraordinary man and a tragic but important part of Australia's frontier history.
- ISBN10 1743433875
- ISBN13 9781743433874
- Publish Date 27 February 2013 (first published 1 January 2013)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country AU
- Publisher Allen & Unwin
- Imprint A&U Children
- Format eBook (EPUB)
- Pages 48
- Language English