Once upon a time in a small village called Nymboida there lived two children, Dorothea Rosebery and Herbert Jethro. Dorothea and Herbert’s parents owned the local store selling groceries and petrol. All the families in the district came to their shop, for it was the only one in the area. Nymboida was in the middle […]
YA Fiction
It was Christmas break. Michael and Emmanuel were off to spend a couple of days camping and fishing on Coochiemudlo Island. With Michael’s two metre aluminium dingy and 10hp motor they would explore the island and its surrounds. ‘Time to leave boys.’ ‘Ok Dad, gear’s in the boat.’ ‘See ya Mum.’ ‘Bye Mrs James.’ ‘Take […]
‘Walala!’ called Kuddtji. Walala stood before his tribe; his only clothing a bark belt from which hung his axe and club. He carried his spear. ‘Yes Father.’ ‘You will leave here before the sun’s glow has lit the eastern sky.’ ‘Yes Father.’ ‘Do not return until you have food to feed your family.’ ‘Yes Father.’ […]