Magabala Books

Format Paperback
Pages 32
ISBN 9781925360738
Release date September 1, 2017
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Free Diving

Lorrae Coffin

Illustrated by

Bronwyn Houston

A poignant tribute to the Aboriginal men and women who worked in the pearling industry as ‘free divers’ in the late nineteenth century in Western Australia. The fictionalised lyrical narrative is based on the celebrated song ‘Free Diving’ by singer–songwriter Lorrae Coffin. It sensitively reflects the emotional journey of a young man who leaves family and country to work on a lugger with Japanese and Malay divers by his side. Bronwyn Houston’s illustrations are a deep-sea celebration that illuminate both the glory of the ocean and the extreme dangers encountered by the free divers.

Format Paperback
Pages 32
ISBN 9781925360738
Release date September 1, 2017
Category
All books Children's Picture Books Picture books

Resources
Download cover image Media release Magabala Books Teacher Notes Reading Australia Teachers Notes

Lorrae Coffin

Lorrae Coffin is a descendant of the Nyiyaparli and Yindijibarndi people of the Pilbara in Western Australia. She is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, singer–songwriter and a co-founder of the internationally acclaimed Marrugeku Company, a leader in intercultural dance theatre. She is...

Bronwyn Houston

Bronwyn Houston is descended from the Nyiyaparli and Yindjiparndi people of the Wana clan in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Bronwyn was born and bred in Broome and draws her inspiration from the natural world she knows and loves.

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