Yowie Dreaming
About
In a quiet rural town, Paisley feels out of place. Leaving Brisbane was hard, and fitting in at her new school seems impossible. But everything changes when she stumbles upon a baby yowie in her backyard. As she navigates this unexpected friendship, Paisley discovers the beauty of connection and the strength found in the Australian bush. This stirring tale intertwines traditional Indigenous wisdom with the trials of teenage life, promising an unforgettable journey of growth and adventure. Will Paisley embrace the friendships that surround her, or will she remain a true loner?
Praise for this book
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Yowie Dreaming: A Tale of Friendship and Adventure by Margaretta James is a fun story about the Australian Bigfoot—the Yowie. Paisley doesn’t want to move to Kilcoy; she loves the hustle and bustle of Brisbane. Preferring to spend her time alone, she’s not happy when some of her new classmates try to befriend her. But she needs those friends when she stumbles over a baby Yowie who’s gotten lost. When the Yowie comes to the attention of someone who could put it in danger, the friends need to get him away to safety. Aunty Pam is a First Nations Elder, and only she can get them through the forest to where the Yowie’s parents are waiting. What will Paisley learn on this exciting adventure?Yowie Dreaming by Margaretta James is a fascinating adventure story for younger readers set in Australia. This is well-written with a unique plot and is well-paced, keeping you reading all the way through. Kids will be fascinated by the story, and they’ll learn a lot, not just about the Yowie, but about building friendships against the odds, having courage and resilience, and about Australian cultural heritage, something that’s important and must never be lost. Ms. James has written some amazing characters, real people that young readers will be able to relate to. This is easy to read and follow, and kids will be invested in the story from the first page as they follow Paisley and her bid to reunite the Yowie with its parents. This is fun to read and educational, and I recommend it to all young readers who want to broaden their horizons and learn a little about other cultures.