Desert Tracks

Desert Tracks takes young readers on an extraordinary time-travelling adventure through Central Australia, following Millie, a Warlpiri teenager who finds herself transported from present-day Alice Springs back to 1924.

After becoming completely absorbed in an old story about Alice Springs, Millie is swept up by a willy willy and transported into the past. There she meets Sonny, Beryl and Spike, three young people from another time. As they begin to discover connections between their lives, Millie realises that the Alice Springs of the past and the present are not as different as they first appear.

Why you'll love it:

· Combines time travel, history and adventure in an engaging young adult story

· Features a Warlpiri teenager and young people from Central Australia

· Explores Aboriginal identity, culture, history and connection to place

· Encourages conversations about Australia's history and the ongoing impact of racism

Perfect for young adult readers, secondary students, libraries and classrooms exploring First Nations perspectives, Australian history, identity, culture, racism and the relationship between the past and present.

Book details

Authors: Marly Wells and Linda Wells
Language: English
Format: Flexibound
Pages: 304
ISBN: 9781922777669
Publisher: Magabala Books
Publication: 2025
Age: 12+ years
Genre: Young Adult Fiction

A powerful addition to an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young adult book collection, secondary school library, classroom or family bookshelf.