- Format Hard Cover
- Pages 96
- ISBN 9781922613899
- Release date May 1, 2023
- Category
- Resources
Gurawul the Whale: An ancient story for our time
LONGLISTED, 2025 ASLA DANZ CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDS
SHORTLISTED, 2024 AUSTRALIAN BOOK INDUSTRY AWARDS, SMALL PUBLISHERS' CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR
WINNER, 2023 WHITLEY BOOK AWARDS, CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE AND ZOOLOGY
More than 70 years ago, the ancient legend of Gurawul the whale was passed down to Yuin Elder Uncle Max Dulumunmun Harrison by his grandfather and uncles. He promised them that one day he would travel to the southern land, Tasmania, and search for the whale dreaming of their Ancestors.
This exquisitely illustrated book tells the story of Uncle Max’s journey to fulfil that promise, and how he eventually came face to face with Gurawul.
Filled with important cultural knowledge and personal stories, Uncle Max sadly died before Gurawul could be published, and his family are continuing his legacy to show how science is finally beginning to catch up with these ‘old blackfella’ stories.
Praise for Gurawul the Whale: An ancient story for our time
“An absorbing dive into the history, science and dreaming of whale migration...a multilayered and richly rewarding read.”
– Jo Vabolis, Glam Adelaide
“This deeply engaging story is one which is important to be shared with others. A truly special book that has a place in a school or public library.”
– Kathryn Beilby, ReadPlus
- Format Hard Cover
- Pages 96
- ISBN 9781922613899
- Release date May 1, 2023
- Category
- Resources
