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Josie Boyle Josie Boyle i(A69451 works by) (a.k.a. Josie Wowolla Boyle)
Born: Established: 1941 Morgans, Goldfields area, Southeast Western Australia, Western Australia, ; Died: Ceased: 7 Dec 2020
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Wongaii
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1 y separately published work icon The Shop Train Josie Boyle , Paul Seden (illustrator), Broome : Magabala Books , 2022 24486569 2022 single work picture book children's

'Every week, Rosie and her mother drive down the bumpy dirt road and across the rocky riverbed to visit the 'Shop Train'.

'The Shop Train was inspired by the Tea and Sugar train that began operating in 1917 to provide supplies and services for railworkers and people living in remote communities between Port Augusta in South Australia and Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.

'The Shop Train is a heartwarming story about Rosie and her mum, and the rickety journey in their old car to pick up stores from the shop train. The train carried everything they needed, and was an exciting time for all who lived near its tracks. Rosie and her mum slowly wind their way through Wonghi country, on its dusty tracks and never-ending horizon, until they reach the train, brimming with activity and treasures from other places.

'Paul Seden's evocative illustrations effortlessly capture a bygone era, rendering the past with a deep sense of nostalgia, whilst capturing its uncluttered beauty. The Shop Train was inspired by similar journeys author Josie Wowolla Boyle took as a young girl. It was these journeys that left unforgettable memories on Josie, no matter how young or old she may have been.'  (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Bubbay’s Desert Adventure Josie Boyle , Fern Martins (illustrator), Broome : Magabala Books , 2020 18588485 2020 single work picture book children's 'Bubbay is lonely, with only the starts as friends. He lives in the outback tending his goats and sleeps under the stars. One night, Bubbay wishes for something he has never had - the stars hear him and, with the help of the magical Gubarlee and such as kangaroo, emu, crow and bower bird, Bubbay begins a quest to make his wish come true. A story full of magic, combined with richly textured illustrations.' (Publication summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon Mrs White and the Red Desert Josie Boyle , Maggie Prewett (illustrator), Broome : Magabala Books , 2017 10820228 2017 single work picture book children's

'When a group of desert children invite their school teacher, Mrs White, home for dinner to show her why their homework is always grubby, no-one expects what is to come!

'They are happily showing Mrs White their higgledy piggledy garden when suddenly a big red sand storm comes billowing over the hill. Sand and spinifex whips at their legs and flies at their heads. They can hardly see through the storm.

'They hurry back home, only to discover that everything is now red. Their lovely clean house is covered in red dust. The beds are red. The washing on the line is red. The table is red. Their delicious dinner is red and ruined. And Mrs White’s clean white dress has turned into a dusty red dress. Now Mrs White finally knows why the children’s homework is always so grubby!' (Publication summary)

1 3 y separately published work icon The Spotty Dotty Lady Josie Boyle , Fern Martins (illustrator), Broome : Magabala Books , 2014 6913525 2014 single work picture book children's

'The second book in the creative collaboration of storyteller Josie Boyle and illustrator, Fern Martins. There once lived a sad lady whose only friends were the flowers in her garden. This is the story of a sad lady who is inspired by an unusual flower in her garden to paint spots on her cups and saucers. This then extends to her kitchen, to all over her house! She is no longer sad and she paints her way into the hearts of her neighbours and her street becomes the happiest in the neighbourhood, A delightful tale of the transformative power of nature – offering a glimpse of how the natural and emotional worlds can connect in making the ordinary extraordinary.' (Publisher's blurb)

1 2 y separately published work icon Bubbay: A Christmas Adventure Josie Boyle , Fern Martins (illustrator), Broome : Magabala Books , 2012 Z1890133 2012 single work picture book children's

'Bubbay lives in the outback spending his days protecting a herd of goats from dingoes. He sleeps in his swag under the stars and the only person he visits is Mrs Timms for chicken's eggs. One night, just before Christmas, Bubbay wishes for something he has never had. His friends, the stars hear him and, with the help of a talking Christmas tree, the magical Gubarlee and five desert animals, Bubbay begins a quest to make his dearest wish come true. A hopeful story full of magic, combined with richly textured illustrations of Australian plants and animals, Bubbay offers a glimpse of how the natural and spiritual worlds can intervene by making ordinary lives better.' (Source: Magabala Books website, www.magabala.com)

1 Diaphanous : Seeing Through and Beyond Josie Boyle , Bronwyn Goss , 2012 single work drama

'Two stories from two ancient cultures together under the stars - an Aboriginal Wongi Dreaming tale and an Ancient Greek Myth - explored through the medium of contemporary dance.'

'Discover how our shared stories connect us and make us strong. Journey into two tales which encourage you to see through and beyond the stories themselves and into a world that unites all Australians regardless of cultural origin.'

'Diaphanous: seeing through and beyond presents the traditional Wongi Seven Sisters story alongside the Greek Orion story, both arising from the astrological constellation which is visible from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres at night.' (Source: Ochre Contemporary Dance Company website)

1 y separately published work icon How the Mopoke Came To Be Josie Boyle , Z1644662 2007 single work prose dreaming story
1 y separately published work icon The Two Wise Men and the Seven Sisters Josie Boyle , Z1644646 2007 single work prose dreaming story

This story was told to Josie Boyle by her mother, it is a story from the desert people of the Wongi tribe formerly part of the Western Desert groups.

1 y separately published work icon How the Desert Came to Be Josie Boyle , 2007 8388960 2007 single work prose dreaming story

This is a creation story about the desert and how at first it was a jungle paradise with Dinosaurs and giant animals. Slowly these animals disappeared and this is how the desert came to be.

1 y separately published work icon The Snake and the Goanna Josie Boyle , 2007 8384391 2007 single work prose dreaming story

This story was originally told to Josie by her mother, and is a story from the Wongi tribe, a small desert group. The story is about the time of the dreamtime when once lived a snake and he had a special friend the goanna.

1 form y separately published work icon Two Wise Men and the Seven Sisters Mimbardda , Josie Boyle (translator), 2004 Z1588059 2004 single work film/TV
1 Jillawee and Jiga Josie Boyle , 2000 single work short story
— Appears in: Those Who Remain Will Always Remember : An Anthology of Aboriginal Writing 2000; (p. 192-193)
1 Legend of the Yaa Yaa-rrs, the Little People Josie Boyle , 2000 single work prose Indigenous story
— Appears in: Those Who Remain Will Always Remember : An Anthology of Aboriginal Writing 2000; (p. 23) Western Australian Writing : An Online Anthology 2003;
2 y separately published work icon The Goo-Roo Daarn Josie Boyle , 1986 single work prose dreaming story
— Appears in: Mayagarthi : Poems and Stories 1986; (p. 28)

The Goo-roo Daarn is a creation story of how the Sturt Desert Pea came to be.

1 y separately published work icon Warburton Mountains Josie Boyle , Perth : Graham Owens , 1980 Z1765308 1980 single work lyric/song
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