Manganinnie

It is the 1830”s during the Black Drive in Tasmania, Australia’s southernmost island territory. Manganinnie, a palawa Aborginal woman of the Big River People, finds herself separated from her people. It is like they vanished in thin air!! She thus begins a lonely journey looking for any survivors of her clansmen. Manganinnie is given the gift of the little white girl, Jo Jo, whom she rescues when the girl wanders away from her brothers while on an outing in the bush. Sharing a unique bond of love with the girl whose hair is the colour of Ballawainnie, the scared red ochre, gives Manganinnie the hope she needs to fulfill her role as teacher of Common Knowledge. Follow their amazing journey, as they traverse the Tasmanian countryside. The story magically submerges the reader into how life was for the original inhabitants of this unique island before colonization.
ASIN: 1962621391
VSKU: BVV.1962621391.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Roberts, Beth
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.