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Gadi Mirrabooka Australian Aboriginal Tales from the Dreaming
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Retold by Pauline E. McLeod, Francis Firebrace Jones and June E. Barker
Edited by Helen F. McKay
ISBN: 1-56308-923-8
ISBN-13: 978-1-56308-923-7
135 pages
Libraries Unlimited
Publication: 11/15/2001
List Price: $40.00 (UK Sterling Price: £22.95)
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Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 7 x 10
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Series Title: World Folklore Series
Reviews:
  • The stories have the unmistakable stamp of authenticity, and offer a great variety in themes and levels of complexity.
    —Dr. Gwenda Beed Davey, Honorary Research Associate, National Centre for Australian Studies, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
  • At last we have a collection of Aboriginal tales we may use with the blessings of the elders. An amazing book--and a great resource!
    —Dr. Margaret Read MacDonald, an author, storyteller, and folklorist based in Kirkland, WA
Description: Take a journey into the fascinating world of Australia's Aboriginal culture with this unique collection of 33 authentic, unaltered stories brought to you by three Aboriginal storyteller custodians! Unlike other compilations of tales that were modified and published without permission from the Aboriginal people, these stories are now presented with approval from Aboriginal elders in an effort to help foster a better understanding of the history and culture of the Aboriginal people. Gadi Mirrabooka, which means "below the Southern Cross," introduces wonderful tales from the Dreamtime, the mystical period of Aboriginal beginning. Through these stories you can learn about customs and values, animal psychology, hunting and gathering skills, cultural norms, moral behavior, the spiritual belief system, survival skills, and food resources. A distinctive and absolutely compelling story collection, this book is an immensely valuable treasure for educators, parents, children, and adult readers. Grades K-A
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