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1 4 y separately published work icon Darkness under the Hills Bill Scott , Melbourne : Oxford University Press , 1980 Z449008 1980 single work novel young adult fantasy 'Boori receives a message from Ganba, the Great One, that an evil spirit called Rakasha has entered the land of the Aboriginal people. So Boori journeys north with his companions, Jaree and the spirit dog Dingo, to bring together the forces for protection against this power of darkness.' (Source: LibrariesAustralia)
1 4 y separately published work icon Boori Bill Scott , Melbourne : Oxford University Press , 1978 Z667616 1978 single work novel young adult fantasy

The story of Boori, the young warrior who must go on a journey to repay his debt to Perentie, the Old Man of the Hill of Opals. Boori must see and fight the savage warrior Dingo, win his friendship and outwit the thieving Pukwudgies. Throughout the journey he overcomes many perils, from water women and from Ganba the Rainbow snake. When he returns from the inland deserts to his coastal home, he discovers that there are more dangers to be overcome; for Melong, spirit of water and gatherer of storms, oppresses his people.

The elements of Aboriginal lore which make up this stirring tale of magic and high adventure are based largely upon beliefs of the Kabi and Wakka nations, who once lived near the Queensland coast north of Brisbane. (Source: Boori, 1978 edition)
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