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Issue Details: First known date: 1991... 1991 The Dream
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AbstractHistoryArchive Description

A dreamtime story about Bami, a young girl who is carried away to a far land by a Wanbar before being rescued by two children and the wind, Mam Maarang.

Notes

  • For children; story based on a traditional story told to the author by Dinah, a woman from Port Hedland; adapted to the south west of Western Australia by Beryl Harp who provided Nyungar names for the characters; includes a list of characters written in Nyungar and a pronunciation guide. (Source: TROVE)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Broome, Kimberley area, North Western Australia, Western Australia,: Magabala Books , 1997 .
      Extent: 41p.
      Description: col. illus.
      Note/s:
      • 'Badja was disappointed. "But what is the meaning of my dream?" He answered simply, "You, yourself, will know which path to take." "What will I do?" cried Badja. "Follow your dream," the Burang replied.' (back cover)
      ISBN: 9781875641383 (pbk), 1875641386 (pbk)
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Other Formats

  • Also sound recording (with booklet).
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Awards

1992 winner The TDK Australian Audio Book Awards — Children's/Young Adult Literature
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Last amended 20 Aug 2019 16:11:01
Subjects:
  • Western Australia,
  • Port Hedland, Pilbara area, North Western Australia, Western Australia,
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