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Is part of Oonaderra Trilogy Thomas Albert Roy , 1977 series - author novel (number 1 in series)
Issue Details: First known date: 1977... 1977 The Curse of the Turtle
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The story of the influence of Aboriginal culture on a cattleman's son in North Queensland. Jimmy Brent is the grandson of the white settlers who built 'Oonaderra' homestead on a sacred Aboriginal site. After a series of tragedies befall the Brent family, Jimmy and his friend, Tajurra, realise the survival of 'Oonaderra' depends on reconciliation between black and white.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Sydney, New South Wales,: Bodley Head , 1977 .
      Extent: 199p.
      Description: illus., maps
      Note/s:
      • Includes glossary.
      ISBN: 9780370300191, 037030019X
    • London,
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      England,
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      United Kingdom (UK),
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      Western Europe, Europe,      :       Bodley Head ,       1977 .
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      Extent: 199p.
      Description: illus., 1 map, 1 plan
      ISBN: 037030019X, 9780370300191
    • New York (City), New York (State),
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      United States of America (USA),
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      Americas,      :       Collins World ,       1978 .
      Extent: 184p.
      Edition info: 1st American ed.
      Description: illus., maps
      ISBN: 9780529055026, 0529055023
    • Sydney, New South Wales,: London,
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      England,
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      United Kingdom (UK),
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      Western Europe, Europe,      :       Lions ,       1978 .
      Extent: 198p.
      ISBN: 0006614663
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Untitled Don Matthews , 1978 single work review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Official Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , April no. 67 (p. 31)
— Review of The Curse of the Turtle Thomas Albert Roy , 1977 single work novel
Untitled Don Matthews , 1978 single work review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Official Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , April no. 67 (p. 31)
— Review of The Curse of the Turtle Thomas Albert Roy , 1977 single work novel
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