Cirrus@Austlit

'Set in Central Australia, The Two Lost Children traces an episode in the lives of two Aboriginal children, one where they play, become lost, and with the help of surrounding creatures, are found. The story line provides accurate information about Aboriginal children's imaginative play and incorporates Aboriginal stories told to them. There are two levels of information in the book. First, the children's story, and at the back of a book, a detailed description of how to avoid becoming lost in the Australian bush, written for older readers.'  (Publication summary)

'At a time when Australia's iconic koala is threatened by devastating fires and human-generated loss of habitat, this fascinating story of how koala came to be brought to life through Reggie Sultan's unique artistic imagination – is a must for all children to enjoy.'  (Publication summary)

'....one day a long long time ago, the seven stars decided to visit earth.  They asked the Milky Way to bring them down near a creek in the desert and they stepped off and turned into people - the seven sisters.' (Publication summary)

'In documenting his life and art, Reggie Sultan provides a unique window of insight for the reader to clearly grasp the concepts and nuances found in Central Australian Aboriginal art.

From a Kaititja (Barrow Creek area) Aboriginal mother and an Afghan father he grew up to be a successful Aboriginal artist, painting in both the landscape style with watercolours and the non-figurative traditional Central Australian Aboriginal art style, where he employs either a dot background or his unique speckled background.

After running away and stealing cars, Reggie Sultan was described by Welfare Officers as “an uncontrollable child.” Reggie tells his story of being sent to boys’ homes in Sydney, Adelaide and Darwin, of his escapes, being sent to gaol, his work as a stockman, and his development as an Aboriginal artist.' (Source: back cover)