
Dusty in the Outwilds
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Hardcover | 7 May 2024 | Edition Number 1
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Dusty has grown up hearing whispers about her mysterious aunt Meg, who went off to live ‘out wild’ and never returned. Yet Dusty’s father refuses to discuss what happened – and her only clue is a photograph of her aunt as a young girl with a strange, monkey-like creature on her shoulder.
But when Dusty learns that her family’s beloved bushland property might be sold, she’s convinced that only Meg could stop it happening. So Dusty sets off to find her … and that’s when she discovers what ‘out wild’ really means.
The Outwilds are beguiling. Dangerous. And full of creatures Dusty half-remembers from old bedtime stories – beautiful, but deadly. Is Meg still out there? And even if she is, how will Dusty bring her home?
Bursting with fantastical creatures and starring a bold young girl determined to uncover the truth, this thrilling fantasy-adventure is destined to be a modern classic. Written by Rhiannon Williams, author of the beloved Narroway trilogy, this stand-alone hardback features stunning illustrations by Martina Heiduczek and is the perfect gift for readers aged 9+.
About the Author
Rhiannon Williams is an Australian author who grew up in Taradale, Victoria. She studied English and history at the University of Sydney, and completed a Bachelor of Creative Arts Honours at Flinders University. Rhiannon has a background in theatre and hopes to tell stories until the end of her days. Her debut novel, Ottilie Colter and the Narroway Hunt, was the first middle-grade novel to win the Ampersand Prize. It is part of a trilogy that has since been published internationally. Her latest middle-grade novel is Dusty in the Outwilds.
Industry Reviews
"The award-winning Australian creator of the Ottilie Colter trilogy has gifted us an enthralling new standalone adventure ... Dusty in the Outwilds is the story of a family facing the tough challenges of grief, and discovering the importance of being honest with yourself and your loved ones. It is an exciting tale of exploration, both physical and emotional, for ages 8+." --Readings
"A beautiful middle grade read . . . Has much more depth than being just a simple thrilling and magical adventure tale. While it is those things, it also depicts very well that threshold age of 12 - starting to outgrow childhood and unsure what comes next. There are a lot of complex family and friendship relationships depicted with nuance, and even the seeming "villains" are characterised as whole, full and complex human beings.. . . I'd recommend it not only for the target age group, but to anyone wanting a fairly easy but still heartfelt and magical read." --Cockburn Libraries
"Exquisite worldbuilding keeps a strong sense of discovery and balances the appeal of the huntsman's life with the deeply unfair society and hints of conspiracies afoot. Amid thrilling action, plot threads set up the next installment. . . . A must-read for fans of the genre." --Kirkus ReviewsSTARRED REVIEW on Ottilie Colter and the Narroway Hunt
ISBN: 9781760509507
ISBN-10: 1760509507
Published: 7th May 2024
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 296
Audience: Children
For Ages: 9+ years old
For Grades: 4 - 7
Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Country of Publication: AU
Edition Number: 1
Dimensions (cm): 2.8 x 13.7 x 20.6
Weight (kg): 0.374
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