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When John was nearly five, he was brutally separated from his Aborigine mother and his tribe and was taken to live in a mission, because his father was white. This story is based on fact and tells of the boy's struggle to decide where he belongs in an intolerant society.
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- PublisherPuffin
- Publication date1996
- ISBN 10 0140369295
- ISBN 13 9780140369298
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages64
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. John Jagamarra grew up at the Pearl Bay Mission for Aboriginal children in the far north-west. It was beautiful there, but it wasn't home. This is a tale for everyone about the pain of separation, and the strength of the human spirit. This is the story of an aboriginal boy's life and his struggle to decide where he belongs and how to cope with a society that doesn't understand and doesn't tolerate. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780140369298
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. John Jagamarra grew up at the Pearl Bay Mission for Aboriginal children in the far north-west. It was beautiful there, but it wasn't home. This is a tale for everyone about the pain of separation, and the strength of the human spirit. This is the story of an aboriginal boy's life and his struggle to decide where he belongs and how to cope with a society that doesn't understand and doesn't tolerate. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780140369298
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. John Jagamarra grew up at the Pearl Bay Mission for Aboriginal children in the far north-west. It was beautiful there, but it wasn't home. This is a tale for everyone about the pain of separation, and the strength of the human spirit. This is the story of an aboriginal boy's life and his struggle to decide where he belongs and how to cope with a society that doesn't understand and doesn't tolerate. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780140369298
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