'Two Mates is the true story of the special mateship between two young boys who have grown up together in the coastal town of Broome in Australia's north-west.
Jack and Raf take the reader on a journey of their daily life growing up in Broome. Together they search for hermit crabs, go hunting for barni, fish for salmon, explore the markets, eat satays and dress up as superheros.'
Unit Suitable For
AC: Year 1 (NSW Stage 1)
Themes
Aboriginal history and culture, disability, family, friendship
General Capabilities
Ethical understanding, Intercultural understanding, Literacy, Personal and social
Dedication:
To Jack and Raf: You show us the beauty and miracle of friendship. Keep shining. Love from Nanna Mag.
To Raf, Azsa, Kim and Jim, Jack, Mia and my family: we are blessed with this beautiful gift of friendship. Mel.
Writing Disability in Australia:
| Type of disability | Spina bifida. |
| Type of character | Primary. |
| Point of view | First person. |
'Gifting children books can be about more than just giving them something to read. Books are portals to adventure, imagination and new experiences. Importantly, books can help children understand and appreciate themselves, and those around them.' (Introduction)
'This essay explores how some recent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authored titles have used local languages and personal histories - including complex stories which deal with the Stolen Generations - to engage and educate young Australian readers, while providing much needed inspiration to nurture Indigenous audiences.' (Source: Heiss, Anita, Aboriginal Literature for Children: More Than Just Pretty Pictures, 2015)
'Gifting children books can be about more than just giving them something to read. Books are portals to adventure, imagination and new experiences. Importantly, books can help children understand and appreciate themselves, and those around them.' (Introduction)
'This essay explores how some recent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authored titles have used local languages and personal histories - including complex stories which deal with the Stolen Generations - to engage and educate young Australian readers, while providing much needed inspiration to nurture Indigenous audiences.' (Source: Heiss, Anita, Aboriginal Literature for Children: More Than Just Pretty Pictures, 2015)
