'Waarda, Nyungar for talking and sharing stories and information, is an exciting new Indigenous children's series. Edited by Sally Morgan (q.v.), the series is designed to support the literacy needs of Indigenous children in primary school, by making available to them stories written by Indigenous authors. At the same time, it will introduce non-Indigenous children to the richness and depth of Indigenous storytelling. Above all, it is a collection of fun, interesting and diverse first chapter books for new readers'. (Source: Fremantle Press website)
The Great Cold
North Fremantle
:
Fremantle Press
,
2009
Z1605444
2009
single work
children's fiction
children's
'The great cold is coming. It's tickling the toes of the animals and chasing the tail feathers of the birds. It's creeping into their hideaway and making even the strongest shiver. Alone, the blind goanna and the flightless magpie are weak, but when they work together the power of their friendship will save the day.' (Source: Fremantle Press website)
North Fremantle
:
Fremantle Press
,
2009
Bush Secrets
North Fremantle
:
Fremantle Press
,
2009
Z1605441
2009
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Debbie has two special secrets, and she definitely doesn't want to share them with her brother Billy. When her grandfather comes to visit though, Sally knows she can trust him with her treasures. And Grandpa has another secret, just for her. It's his special place and Sally is charged with taking care of it, too.' (Source: Fremantle Press website)
North Fremantle
:
Fremantle Press
,
2009
Beach Sports Car
North Fremantle
:
Fremantle Press
,
2010
Z1666708
2010
single work
children's fiction
children's
'When Annie's dad promises her a beach sports car she imagines a bright red hotrod with racing car stripes. All her school friends will be so jealous! But it will take a lot of work to turn Dad's battered old bomb into the car of Annie's dreams. Then again, hard work can sometimes make the rewards so much sweeter. Beach Sports Car is an illustrated chapter book about using your imagination to make everything old, new again.' (Source: Fremantle Press website)
North Fremantle
:
Fremantle Press
,
2010
Lilli and Her Shadow
North Fremantle
:
Fremantle Press
,
2010
Z1666694
2010
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Lilli's family is moving from the bush to the city, and Lilli is sure she'll be horribly lonely. She'll miss the mangoes, she'll miss her cousins, and most of all she'll miss her Nan. But Nan sends a special friend south with Lilli, a secret Shadow to look after her. And Lilli discovers life in the city isn't so bad after all. Lilli and Her Shadow is an illustrated first chapter book showing the interaction between Aboriginal beliefs and the modern world.' Source: Fremantle Press website (Sighted: 12/03/2011)
North Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2010
The Magic Fair
North Fremantle
:
Fremantle Press
,
2010
Z1721454
2010
single work
children's fiction
children's
The magic fair has a lot more than just fairy floss and fun rides, it has cakes that jump and pies that fly. Enter - but beware! Kayla and her cousin Phil soon find out that not all the surprises are nice ones. When Phil is mean to Kayla the Fair takes matters into its own hands in a very unusual way. (Source: Fremantle Press website)
North Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2010
Barlay!
North Fremantle
:
Fremantle Press
,
2010
Z1721450
2010
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Sometimes grown ups tell scary stories to teach kids a lesson. And sometimes those scary stories turn out to be true. Sarah, Jay and Rene find out the hard way what sort of tale their nan's woordatj story is when they wander off into the bush despite her warnings.' (Source: Fremantle Press website)
North Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2010
Emu and the Water Tree
Fremantle
:
Fremantle Press
,
2012
Z1856847
2012
single work
children's fiction
children's
'There was once a time when emus could fly higher than any other bird in Australia. This is the tale of a curious emu, who changed the lives of emus everywhere when he lost the power of flight to a crafty serpent, but discovered his ability to run.' (From the publisher's website.)
Fremantle
:
Fremantle Press
,
2012
Yippee! Summer Holidays
Fremantle
:
Fremantle Press
,
2012
Z1857823
2012
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Debbie and Billy just love the summer holidays, especially when their grandfather comes to stay. They have lots of fun racing tyres and telling stories together. But best of all Debbie likes the special times she has with Dada Kean and the wonderful places he shows her.' (Trove)
Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2012
A Cyclone Is Coming!
North Fremantle
:
Fremantle Press
,
2013
Z1913522
2013
single work
children's fiction
children's
'A cyclone is coming to Useless Loop. Annie has never been in a cyclone, but everyone else seems to know just what to do. She helps her parents get everything ready, then waits to see what the cyclone will bring. Will it be scary? Will it be boring? Annie finds out it is both, and more!' (Publisher's blurb)
Lilli and Shadow in Trouble
North Fremantle
:
Fremantle Press
,
2013
Z1913536
2013
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Lilli and Shadow are reunited in this exciting new adventure for junior readers - only this time it's Shadow that needs Lilli's help. Someone, or something, has taken over Shadows home in the old mango tree. Together with some help from Nan, they must find the best solution for everyone.'
North Fremantle
:
Fremantle Press
,
2013
Lucky Thamu
Fremantle
:
Fremantle Press
,
2014
7844285
2014
single work
children's fiction
children's
'It’s the school holidays and Eli is off to visit his Thamu. They’re going camping and prospecting too. Eli loves listening to Thamu’s stories and learning about country. Thamu knows lots about everything. But does he know where to find gold, and will Eli strike it lucky?' (Publication summary)
Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2014
Bush and Beyond : Stories from Country
Fremantle
:
Fremantle Press
,
2018
12850718
2018
selected work
short story
'Grandparents are special, and the time you spend with them is special, too. This collection draws together four tales for younger readers from the Waarda series of Indigenous stories, first edited by acclaimed author Sally Morgan. These charming tales share some exciting, happy and even scary times exploring country in bush and beyond.' (Publication summary)
Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2018Sally Morgan discusses the impetus behnd the Waarda Series which aims to 'create books that aupport the literary needs of Indigenous children in primary schools' as well as introducing non-Indigenous children to the richness and depth of Indigenous storytelling' (12). She explains that 'Waarda' is a Nyanger word for 'sharing news, stories and information' (12), however, the collection includes stories from the Palkyu, Mardi/Gija and Malgana as well as Nyanga people, whose country ranges form the Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoigne and the south-east of the State. Their aim was to 'embrace the rich diversity of present day Aboriginal peoples' in order to recognize that 'Aboriginal people come from many different nations, with perspectives informed by their homelands and by collective, family and individual life experiences' (12). Morgan reveals that the project has developed through an 'ongoing, organic editorial process' that is 'flexible, open and able to evolve and grow as the project does' (13) and points to how the processes created by and through the project have a lot to offer in terms of 'the development of literacy skills seen as vital for the life opportunities of Indigenous children' (13). It is hoped that the series will not only add to the Aboriginal reading material already available and promote what can be achieved by Aboriginal people but will 'inspire children to have broader aspirations: to believe in the power of their own creative imaginations...' (13).
Sally Morgan discusses the impetus behnd the Waarda Series which aims to 'create books that aupport the literary needs of Indigenous children in primary schools' as well as introducing non-Indigenous children to the richness and depth of Indigenous storytelling' (12). She explains that 'Waarda' is a Nyanger word for 'sharing news, stories and information' (12), however, the collection includes stories from the Palkyu, Mardi/Gija and Malgana as well as Nyanga people, whose country ranges form the Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoigne and the south-east of the State. Their aim was to 'embrace the rich diversity of present day Aboriginal peoples' in order to recognize that 'Aboriginal people come from many different nations, with perspectives informed by their homelands and by collective, family and individual life experiences' (12). Morgan reveals that the project has developed through an 'ongoing, organic editorial process' that is 'flexible, open and able to evolve and grow as the project does' (13) and points to how the processes created by and through the project have a lot to offer in terms of 'the development of literacy skills seen as vital for the life opportunities of Indigenous children' (13). It is hoped that the series will not only add to the Aboriginal reading material already available and promote what can be achieved by Aboriginal people but will 'inspire children to have broader aspirations: to believe in the power of their own creative imaginations...' (13).
