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'Two Mates is the true story of the special mateship between two young boys who have grown up together in the coastal town of Broome in Australia's north-west.
Jack and Raf take the reader on a journey of their daily life growing up in Broome. Together they search for hermit crabs, go hunting for barni, fish for salmon, explore the markets, eat satays and dress up as superheros.'
Reading Australia
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Dedication:
To Jack and Raf: You show us the beauty and miracle of friendship. Keep shining. Love from Nanna Mag.
To Raf, Azsa, Kim and Jim, Jack, Mia and my family: we are blessed with this beautiful gift of friendship. Mel.
Affiliation Notes
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Writing Disability in Australia:
Type of disability Spina bifida. Type of character Primary. Point of view First person.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Buying Picture Books as Christmas Presents? These Stories with Diverse Characters Can Help Kids Develop Empathy
2021
single work
review
— Appears in: The Conversation , 13 December 2021;
— Review of The Patchwork Bike 2016 single work picture book ; Two Mates 2012 single work picture book ; My Shadow is Pink 2020 single work picture book ; I Want To Be A Superhero 2020 single work picture book'Gifting children books can be about more than just giving them something to read. Books are portals to adventure, imagination and new experiences. Importantly, books can help children understand and appreciate themselves, and those around them.' (Introduction)
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A Fresh Perspective
2017
single work
column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 8 February no. 644 2017; (p. 10) 'Magabala Books is gearing up to bring Aboriginal perspectives to primary school classrooms all over the country.' -
[Review] Two Mates
2012
single work
review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , August vol. 56 no. 3 2012; (p. 22)
— Review of Two Mates 2012 single work picture book -
Aboriginal Children's Literature : More Than Just Pretty Pictures
2008
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Just Words? : Australian Authors Writing for Justice 2008; (p. 102-117) The BlackWords Essays 2015; (p. 7) The BlackWords Essays 2019;'This essay explores how some recent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authored titles have used local languages and personal histories - including complex stories which deal with the Stolen Generations - to engage and educate young Australian readers, while providing much needed inspiration to nurture Indigenous audiences.' (Source: Heiss, Anita, Aboriginal Literature for Children: More Than Just Pretty Pictures, 2015)
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[Review] Two Mates
2012
single work
review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , August vol. 56 no. 3 2012; (p. 22)
— Review of Two Mates 2012 single work picture book -
Buying Picture Books as Christmas Presents? These Stories with Diverse Characters Can Help Kids Develop Empathy
2021
single work
review
— Appears in: The Conversation , 13 December 2021;
— Review of The Patchwork Bike 2016 single work picture book ; Two Mates 2012 single work picture book ; My Shadow is Pink 2020 single work picture book ; I Want To Be A Superhero 2020 single work picture book'Gifting children books can be about more than just giving them something to read. Books are portals to adventure, imagination and new experiences. Importantly, books can help children understand and appreciate themselves, and those around them.' (Introduction)
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Aboriginal Children's Literature : More Than Just Pretty Pictures
2008
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Just Words? : Australian Authors Writing for Justice 2008; (p. 102-117) The BlackWords Essays 2015; (p. 7) The BlackWords Essays 2019;'This essay explores how some recent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authored titles have used local languages and personal histories - including complex stories which deal with the Stolen Generations - to engage and educate young Australian readers, while providing much needed inspiration to nurture Indigenous audiences.' (Source: Heiss, Anita, Aboriginal Literature for Children: More Than Just Pretty Pictures, 2015)
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A Fresh Perspective
2017
single work
column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 8 February no. 644 2017; (p. 10) 'Magabala Books is gearing up to bring Aboriginal perspectives to primary school classrooms all over the country.'
Awards
- Broome, Kimberley area, North Western Australia, Western Australia,