Ghost bird4/12/2023 The book very successfully fills a void in Australian YA fiction. There is clever interrogation of almost every theme. Stories of culture and history form a strong theme of how past generations pass on beliefs and wisdom to their descendants, and how that can manifest in both positive and negative ways. Fuller’s use of informal and colloquial language not only makes this book appealing to teenage readers, but also adds a level of sincerity that in no way feels contrived. The environment and setting are skilfully woven into the story, giving the reader strong insight into life in the Top End and a deep feeling of unease that is essential to maintaining the atmosphere of the novel. Through the eyes of sixteen-year-old Tace, after the disappearance of her twin sister, Fuller interweaves familial stories to create a mystery and a thriller that combines action and suspense with lyrical descriptions of the sisters and the tight bond throughout their community. Will she find her in time?ĬBCA Review:Told with an undeniably authentic Indigenous voice, this is a haunting story of racism and small-town prejudices, alongside ideas of family history and culture. Stacey is the only one who can find her sister. The bird, who is known for having a rather ghostly-sounding call, was sitting on a fence post. Perhaps that is why one woman got quite a fright when she saw one in person. It is nocturnal, so it’s hardly ever seen during the day. All she knows for sure is that Laney needs her help. Apparently, the bird is actually a very rare bird who is also known as the Urutaú Nictibian, or Ghost Bird. It's hard for Stacey to know what's real and what's imagined and even harder to know who to trust. The dreams are dark and terrifying, difficult to understand and hard to shake, but at least they tell Stacey one key thing - Laney is alive. As the days pass and Laney doesn't return, Stacey starts dreaming of her twin. But when Laney disappears one night, Stacey can't believe she's just run off without telling her. ![]() Laney skips school and sneaks out of the house to meet her boyfriend. Stacey works hard at school, determined to get out of their small town. Stacey and Laney are twins - mirror images of each other - and yet they're as different as the sun and moon. ![]() Maybe some things that shouldn't be explained. ![]() There are things that science may never explain. Remember daughter, the world is a lot bigger than anyone knows.
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