Grade level: An ancient stone creature threatens the lives of a family on a lonely sheep farm in Australia
Patricia Wrightson Books
June 19, 1921 – March 15, 2010
Patricia Wrightson is a distinguished Australian author for children, whose works have garnered numerous prestigious awards globally. She has made significant contributions to children's literature, often drawing inspiration from the Australian landscape and its myths. Wrightson's writing is characterized by a profound understanding of the child's world, creating stories that resonate deeply with young readers. Her unique style and thematic depth have cemented her legacy in the literary world.
Wirrun, a young Aborigine from an Australian coastal town, seeks the oldest Nargun, an ancient monster with the power of fire, to prevent the Ninya, ancient ice beings, from overwhelming the land.
The Wirrun Trilogy: Behind the Wind
- 156 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Shadows of Time
- 249 pages
- 9 hours of reading
United in their desperate longing to find a true home, two orphans, an Australian Aboriginal boy and a scullery maid from Parramatta encounter each other in 1798 and continue their search through space and time together.
Zwei Kinder auf der Suche nach ihrem Wellensittich treffen die ungewöhnlichen Menschen der Straßen und der Nacht.
Mir gehört die Rennbahn
- 143 pages
- 6 hours of reading
A mentally retarded boy thinks he has bought a race track for three dollars, and until a solution to the problem can be found, only the patience and understanding of his friends keep him from being hurt by the truth.
Das Haus am Fluss
- 150 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Wirrun hinter dem Wind
- 207 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Wiederum wird Wirrun beauftragt, ein bedrohliches Wesen zu bekämpfen. Er siegt, doch diesmal gibt es keine Wiederkehr.
