My Girragundji
by Meme McDonald, Boori Pryor
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The story of an Aboriginal boy whose house is invaded by a Hairyman - a spirit the old people call a Quinkin. When a little green tree frog lands on his windowsill, he knows she has been sent by the ancestors to help him face his fears.Tags
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I loved this book because it id hilarious, exciting and adventurous. There was even some sadness.
(Reviewing from months' old memory) A sweet story about a boy, his frog, and the protection it gives him.
a boy named Boori gets a second chance when he mets a green tree frog a great book for all ages read it to your students and let the fun pour in
it was a very exciting book to read i recomend for 10 years and up
i loved this bok and i found it very interesting
great for all its really great because its great to learn about the authors early life and i recremend to read the next book this author is a great author it is good to learn aboriginal language
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Author Information
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Meme McDonald was born in Queensland, Australia on July 19, 1954. She wrote several books including The Way of the Birds and Love like Water. She also co-wrote books with Aboriginal storyteller Boori Monty Pryor including The Binna Binna Man, Flytrap, Maybe Tomorrow, My Girragundji, and Njunjul the Sun. She died on December 23, 2017 at the age of show more 63. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
2 Works 123 Members
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- Original publication date
- 1998
- Important places
- Australia; Queensland, Australia
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- Members
- 73
- Popularity
- 432,211
- Reviews
- 6
- Rating
- (4.08)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 6
- ASINs
- 1
