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Laura Dudgeon Laura Dudgeon i(A130752 works by)
Born: Established: 1995 Darwin area, Northern Territory, ;
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Bardi
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1 y separately published work icon Cyclones and Shadows Patricia Lynette Dudgeon , Sabrina Dudgeon , Laura Dudgeon , Darlene Oxenham , Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2017 11389155 2017 selected work children's fiction Indigenous story

'This collection draws together four tales for younger readers from the Waarda series of Indigenous stories, first edited by acclaimed author Sally Morgan.

'Two stories feature Lilli and her magical companion, Shadow. Living in Nan’s mango tree, Shadow is just the friend Lilli needs when adjusting to a new life in a new town. And, when Shadow finds himself the host of an unwanted visitor, Lilli becomes just the friend he needs too. The next two stories are about Annie, who learns how important ingenuity and strong family ties are when living in the remote community of Useless Loop. Annie helps her dad build an amazing beach sports car from a pile of junk before she and her family battle a cyclone.

'Drawing on the authors’ own experiences, these charming tales are illustrated with black-and-white line drawings, and are a great way to introduce young readers to the world of contemporary Indigenous storytelling.' (Publication summary)

1 2 y separately published work icon Lilli and Shadow in Trouble Sabrina Dudgeon , Laura Dudgeon , North Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2013 Z1913536 2013 single work children's fiction children's 'Lilli and Shadow are reunited in this exciting new adventure for junior readers - only this time it's Shadow that needs Lilli's help. Someone, or something, has taken over Shadows home in the old mango tree. Together with some help from Nan, they must find the best solution for everyone.'
1 1 y separately published work icon Milly's Secret Laura Dudgeon , Mitchell Dudgeon , Patricia Lynette Dudgeon , Mosman Melbourne : Laguna Bay Publishing Oxford University Press , 2011 Z1794441 2011 single work children's fiction children's

"Those girls are being racist, and that's against the law." (Cover blurb)

1 From the West - The Waarda Series Darlene Oxenham , Laura Dudgeon , Patricia Lynette Dudgeon , 2010 single work column
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , February vol. 54 no. 1 2010; (p. 6-7)
1 2 y separately published work icon Lilli and Her Shadow Patricia Lynette Dudgeon , Laura Dudgeon , North Fremantle : Fremantle Press School of Indigenous Studies, University of Western Australia , 2010 Z1666694 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'Lilli's family is moving from the bush to the city, and Lilli is sure she'll be horribly lonely. She'll miss the mangoes, she'll miss her cousins, and most of all she'll miss her Nan. But Nan sends a special friend south with Lilli, a secret Shadow to look after her. And Lilli discovers life in the city isn't so bad after all. Lilli and Her Shadow is an illustrated first chapter book showing the interaction between Aboriginal beliefs and the modern world.' Source: Fremantle Press website (Sighted: 12/03/2011)

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