Azaria: A True History by Maree Coote
What happens when the truth gets lost? Where wild animals and people meet, tragedy can strike, But when a tiny baby is stolen by a dingo, people simply cannot accept such a thing. Prejudice and gossip grip the nation, and the tragedy transforms into a fight for the truth. How did it all go so wrong? This is a true Australian story of innocence, ignorance, and the perils of 'mob thinking'. A beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book that sensitively explores the collision of wilderness and civilisation, explains a famous miscarriage of justice, and examines the role of the media in history-telling, in an appropriate manner for young readers. "An important story for children about one of Australia's most dramatic miscarriages of justice." --The Hon. Justice Lex Lasry, AM "A modern day fairy tale, cautionary and unforgettable. Essential reading for students of history and the law, young and old." The book forms an excellent cross-curricular resource, ideal for class discussion and activity. Teachers' Notes & Resources, with further extensive resource material available online.
Maree Coote is a writer, designer, illustrator and photographer. She is the author of two gold award winning histories, 'The Melbourne Book' and 'The Art of Being Melbourne', and is author/illustrator of a dozen children's books, including the Bologna Ragazzi Special Mention 2017 Award-winning 'Spellbound', and the Nami Concours Illustration Distinction Prize. Her graphic work for children is focused on the typographic illustrations (Letter Art) she has developed in her recent books. Coote also writes about Australian and Melbourne history for adults and for children.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780648568407 |
| ISBN 10 | 0648568407 |
| Title | Azaria: A True History |
| Author | Maree Coote |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Melbournestyle Books |
| Year published | 2020-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 44 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for CBCA Book of the Year Awards, Eve Pownall Award for Information Books 2021 (Australia), Short-listed for The Book Links Award For Children's Historical Fiction 2021 (Australia) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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