Wandi

Favel Parrett

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Lothian Children's Books
- Hardback Sep 29, 2021 | 9780734420633 | RRP $19.99 Buy Now
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Lothian Children's Books
- Hardback Sep 29, 2021 | 9780734420633 | RRP $19.99 Buy Now
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- e-Book Sep 29, 2021 | 9780734420640 | RRP $11.99 Buy Now
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A dingo cub is snatched from his family and home by a giant eagle, then dropped, injured and alone, in a suburban backyard. This is the beautifully woven story of Wandi, the most famous dingo in the world. Told with wonder and heart by one of Australia's most beloved storytellers. A classic in the tradition of Storm Boy and The Call of the Wild.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CHILDREN'S AWARD, INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2022
LONGLISTED FOR BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN, ABIA AWARDS 2022

A young cub is snatched from his family and home by a giant eagle, then dropped, injured and alone, in a suburban garden. This is where he meets his first Human, and begins his long journey to becoming the most famous dingo in the world. He will never see his mountain home again, or his family. But it is his destiny to save alpine dingoes from extinction, and he dreams of a time when all cubs like him can live in the wild in safety, instead of facing poison and bullets and hatred.

A children's literary classic in-the-making from one of Australia's most-loved authors.

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Favel Parrett talks about her experience aboard the AURORA AUSTRALIS

Writing advice from author Favel Parrett

Favel Parrett on writing about the NELLA DAN

Favel Parrett: Author Q&A

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Favel Parrett talks about her experience aboard the AURORA AUSTRALIS

Writing advice from author Favel Parrett

Favel Parrett on writing about the NELLA DAN

Favel Parrett: Author Q&A

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Favel Parrett

In 2011, Favel Parrett's career was launched with her critically acclaimed debut PAST THE SHALLOWS. A heart-breaking novel, it was sold internationally, shortlisted in the prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award and won the Dobbie Literary Award. Favel herself won the ABIA Newcomer of the Year Award in 2012. Her next novel, WHEN THE NIGHT COMES, was also critically acclaimed and further consolidated Favel's reputation with booksellers and readers. Favel's short stories have been published in various journals including Island, Griffith Review and Wet Ink. THERE WAS STILL LOVE was Favel's eagerly awaited third novel. Favel's first novel for younger readers, WANDI, was published in 2021 and has received critical acclaim. KIMMI, also for younger readers, will be published in 2023.

For more information, visit favelparrett.com.au or twitter.com/favelparrett.