Publisher's synopsis
A captivating young adult debut from a black&write! Writing Fellowship winner.
Three misfits.
Two warring spirits.
One chance to save the world.
Kirra is the great-granddaughter of a truth dreamer, and, like Great Nanna Clara, no-one believes her night-visions are coming true. When an end-of-the-world nightmare forces her to surf where her brother was killed, she time-slips into a place that could ruin her life, here, and in the Dreaming.
Narn is the son of a well-respected Elder and holds an enviable role in his saltwater clan. Though he bears the marks of a man, many treat him like an uninitiated boy, including the woman he wants to impress.
Tarni is the daughter of a fierce hunter and the custodian of a clever gift. Somehow, she understands Kirra when no-one else can. But who sent this unexpected visitor: a powerful ancient healer or an evil shadow-spirit?
When death threatens all life, can a short-sighted surfer, a laidback dolphin caller and a feisty language unweaver work together to salvage our future?
Awards
- WINNER OF THE NSW PREMIER’S ETHEL TURNER PRIZE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE’S LITERATURE 2023
- WINNER OF THE VICTORIAN PREMIER’S LITERARY AWARDS 2023 PRIZE FOR INDIGENOUS WRITING
- SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 PRIME MINISTER’S LITERARY AWARD FOR YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE
- SHORTLISTED FOR THE NSW PREMIER’S UTS GLENDA ADAMS AWARD FOR NEW WRITING 2023
- SHORTLISTED FOR THE READINGS YOUNG ADULT PRIZE 2023
- LONGLISTED FOR THE ARA HISTORICAL NOVEL PRIZE 2023 – CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULT
