Boori / Bill Scott ; illustrated by A.M. Hicks
- Bib ID:
- 3620440
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Scott, Bill, 1923-2005
- Description:
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- Melbourne : Oxford University Press, 1979, c1978
- 148 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
- ISBN:
- 0195542371
- Summary:
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The story of Boori, a young Aboriginal warrior, who has many magical adventures in his quest to repay a debt of honour.
- Notes:
- First published: Oxford University Press, 1978.
- Awards:
- The Children's Book Council of Australia. Highly commended, 1979.
- Subject:
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- Aboriginal Australians -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction
- Aboriginal Australians -- Religion -- Juvenile fiction
- Literature and stories - Juvenile
- Stories and motifs - Rainbow serpent
- Stories and motifs - Dingoes / dogs
- Waka Waka / Wakka Wakka people (E28) (Qld SG56-10)
- Law - Indigenous - Leadership, authority and prestige
- Gubbi Gubbi / Kabi Kabi / Gabi Gabi people (E29) (Qld SG56-06)
- Stories and motifs - Devils, monsters, evil spirits, hairy men, bunyips
- Stories and motifs - Lizards / goannas
- Bundaberg (SE Qld SG56-02)
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2075 [Creator Date of Death + 70 Years]
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 2005
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1978
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