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Bajirriga the turtle : how a boy turned into a turtle

Fourmile, Trevor, 1977-2006
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Foolish Bajirriga, an Aboriginal boy, fails to cooperate with his community, preferring to go to the beach and swim while they gather food. Ignoring his parents' advice to come out of the water, he begins to transform into a turtle.
Main title:
Bajirriga the turtle : how a boy turned into a turtle / written by Trevor Fourmile ; illustrated by Lillian Fourmile.
Imprint:
Thuringowa, Qld. : Black Ink Press, 2006©2006.
Collation:
32 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 21 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Trevor Fourmile brings to life an age old conflict of youth. Bajirriga won't cooperate with his community, and the consequences are dramatic.
Audience:
Lower primary
ISBN:
9781863340205 (paperback)
Language:
English
BRN:
21505
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
St ClairJunior Fiction - Premier's Reading ChallengeFOURMIAvailable
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