Fair Skin Black Fella

Author: Renee Fogorty

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  • : $19.99 AUD
  • : 9781921248146
  • : Magabala Books
  • : Magabala Books
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  • : 0.136078
  • : February 2010
  • : 198x129mm
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  • : 19.99
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  • : Renee Fogorty
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  • : Paperback
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  • : English
  • : 823.4
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  • : 28
  • : YFB
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Barcode 9781921248146
9781921248146

Description

An educational and heartwarming read, this story follows Mary, a young Aboriginal girl who lives on dusty cattle station. When Mary is shunned by other Indigenous girls for her fair skin, Old Ned, a community elder, comes to her rescue. Touching upon the themes of multiculturalism and prejudice, this narrative utilizes Old Ned's voice to demonstrate that family, community, country, culture, and spirituality--in lieu of skin color--are at the heart of Aboriginal identity.

Author description

Renee Fogorty is a descendant of the Wiradjuri people from central New South Wales, Australia. She is a high school student, an author, and an artist.