Strangers on Country by David Hartley, Kirsty Murray, illustrated by Dub Leffler

Strangers on Country by David Hartley, Kirsty Murray, illustrated by Dub Leffler
This book is timeless. It’s a creative exploration into Australian history in a more inclusive and profound way. This book is a mix between an engaging history lesson and a beautiful story. It follows two perspectives; a castaway or convict who has been taken in and cared for by an Indigenous community, and the other from an Indigenous person who befriends the stranger. There’s information between each chapter which inspires everyone who reads it to learn more. It teaches not only Australian history but also about the Indigenous culture and way of life. 
It’s a book I couldn’t put down. I learned a lot and enjoyed experiencing this story from multiple perspectives and different stories. The illustrations are beautiful and eye catching. I experienced a range of emotions displayed in this book, but mostly I felt empathy and gained a greater understanding of Australia’s history and the Indigenous culture. Children, teens and adults will gain so much from reading this story, and I believe it should be in every library and on every home bookshelf. 
 

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