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Gary Taaffe

Autor/a de Four Small Stones

8 obres 18 Membres 3 Ressenyes

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“Tribal Scarring” was quite a serious work. Billy is still guided by his mother to leave his people and perpetuate his clan. In order to prepare himself, Billy must exhibit bravery and the willingness to know that sometimes you have to do the difficult things to do in the name of duty. Taaffe weaves culture, history and tradition into the narrative so that children (and adults) come away having been entertained but with a new knowledge of an old culture.

The title “Tribal Scarring” comes from when Billy is looking to provide for his family hunting kangaroos and one of them scratches him. The approach of Billy’s family to the wound is so separate from the modern reaction that is serves as a perfect example of something that takes a child out of their modern environment and to one that many North American children will never come close to experiencing.

Taaffe’s series is a wonderful action series for boy and girls who don’t mind a little grit in their stories.
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TammyDewhirst | Oct 25, 2013 |
I loved this novel. It was vividly written with the feeling of education on Aboriginal history as well as life in the Outback. I once heard Peter Jackson say that the success of the Lord of the Rings trilogy was born from the sense that it is accessible foreign world with language and routine to which the reader can relate. This concept holds true for Taaffe’s work. Kids will not have lived in Billy’s world but the way that Taaffe sets the story, young readers will think and likely relate their own lives with that of Billy. Billy has mischievous and sometimes bothersome older brothers looking to one-up each other and him. He has a Grandfather who loves him an shares an oral history. He has a family who has had to do what it has to do to survive and Billy will do anything to help them.

The first novel doesn’t send Billy into the wide world instead keeping him at home an providing the reader with a clear view of what a culture shock Billy will face. There are no corner shops in the Australian bush. If you want to get somewhere you go by feet. This first installment of the series is simply fun and instructive. After reading this novel, my 11-year-old Canadian Alex expressed sympathy for the Aborigines in the story and an interest in learning more about the history of the people.
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TammyDewhirst | Hi ha 1 ressenya més | Aug 17, 2013 |
Billy is a young Aborigines whose mother wants him to go on his walkabout with his great grandfather, Cobar. Bill is only thirteen and wants more time to grow into a man. Billy has two older brothers, Mallee and Pindaari. They are rambunctious and like to play tricks on each other. What they hadn't realized is that four small stones would take them on a journey towards respect and manhood.

Taaffe brings young readers into the world of the Aborigines. Their way of life, culture, foods and a young boys adventure will peak the curiosity of young readers, especially boys. The shenanigans of these brothers are easily excepted and absolutely hilarious. This coming of age story is a quick read that parents and teachers will approve.… (més)
 
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KristiBernard | Hi ha 1 ressenya més | Aug 6, 2012 |

Estadístiques

Obres
8
Membres
18
Popularitat
#630,789
Valoració
4.8
Ressenyes
3
ISBN
19