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y The Curse of the Turtle single work novel young adult

Is part of Oonaderra Trilogy Thomas Albert Roy , 1977 series - author novel (number 1 in series)

Author:agent Thomas Albert Roy

Issue Details: First known date: 1977... 1977 The Curse of the Turtle

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The story of the influence of Aboriginal culture on a cattleman's son in North Queensland. Jimmy Brent is the grandson of the white settlers who built 'Oonaderra' homestead on a sacred Aboriginal site. After a series of tragedies befall the Brent family, Jimmy and his friend, Tajurra, realise the survival of 'Oonaderra' depends on reconciliation between black and white.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Illustrator: Rex Backhaus-Smith

Publisher: Bodley Head

Sydney, New South Wales,: Bodley Head , 1977 .

Extent: 199p.
Description: illus., maps

Note/s:

Includes glossary.

ISBN: 9780370300191, 037030019X
Publisher: Bodley Head

London,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe,: Bodley Head , 1977 .

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Extent: 199p.
Description: illus., 1 map, 1 plan
ISBN: 037030019X, 9780370300191
Publisher: Collins World

New York (City), New York (State),
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United States of America (USA),
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Americas,: Collins World , 1978 .

Extent: 184p.
Edition info: 1st American ed.
Description: illus., maps
ISBN: 9780529055026, 0529055023
Publisher: Lions

Sydney, New South Wales,: London,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe,: Lions , 1978 .

Extent: 198p.
ISBN: 0006614663

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Untitled Don Matthews , 1978 single work review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Official Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , April no. 67 (p. 31)
— Review of The Curse of the Turtle Thomas Albert Roy , 1977 single work novel