By Ambelin Kwaymullina, Ezekiel Kwaymullina (author)
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Shortlisted for the UKLA Book Awards 2020 | Winner of the Victorian Premier YA Prize for Literature, and Best Young Adult Novel at the Aurealis Awards - two of Australia's most prestigious writing awards
As he is still vulnerable following his daughter, Beth’s death, detective Michael Teller is sent to investigate the seemingly simple case of a fire at a Children’s Home. Beth narrated most of the book which takes us to very dark places. Brilliantly structured, informed and passionate, this is a thought-provoking consideration of issues relevant to all young adult readers.
An extraordinary thriller, told from the perspective of two Aboriginal protagonists, which weaves together themes of grief, colonial history, violence, love and family. Nothing's been the same for Beth Teller since she died. Her dad, a detective, is the only one who can see and hear her, and he's drowning in grief.
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Only a suspected murder, and a mystery to solve, might save them both. And they have a potential witness: Isobel Catching. Aboriginal by birth, like Beth, she seems lost and isolated in the world.
But as the two get closer, Isobel's strange tale of glass-eyed monsters and stolen colours will intertwine with Beth's investigation - and reveal something dark and terrible at the heart of this Australian town . . .
Touching and original [...] a richly informed new novel by a deadly duo - Ellen van Neerven
A magnificent and life-giving novel - Justine Larbalestier
An up-to-the-minute tale that goes straight to the heart of Australia's darkest history - Margo Lanagan
An #ownvoices story that empowers its female heroines, giving them pride in their lineage and power in remembering - Kirkus
Combining taut, intricate thriller with ancient Indigenous tales and the darker side of Australian history, this is a deeply poignant and original novel - Guardian
Ambelin and Ezekiel Kwaymullina are a brother-sister team of Aboriginal writers who come from the Palyku people of the Pilbara region of Western Australia. They've worked together on a number of short novels and picture books. Catching Teller Crow is their first joint young adult novel. They believe in the power of storytelling to create a more just world.
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An extraordinary thriller, told from the perspective of two Aboriginal protagonists, which weaves together themes of grief, colonial history, violence, love and family. Nothing's been the same for Beth Teller since she died.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Catching Teller Crow and determined it is suitable for children aged 15-18 years old
Catching Teller Crow features in the following genres: Crime & Mystery, Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Stories about Family and Friends, Featured Books for Young Adults, Recommendations
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Catching Teller Crow was written by Ambelin Kwaymullina, Ezekiel Kwaymullina and published by Penguin Books Ltd
Catching Teller Crow has 192 pages
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