{"product_id":"tiwi-girl-hunters","title":"Tiwi Girl Hunters","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eTiwi Girl Hunters is a funny and adventurous First Nations children's book created by students from Tiwi College on Melville Island, with mentors David Lawrence and Shelley Ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBest friends Lola and Maryanne have grown up together on the Tiwi Islands. Although the girls have very different personalities, they share a love of hunting and are excited to go hunting on their own for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eDuring their bush holiday, the girls head out with Lola's mum Bri, Nanna Ticky and their mischievous dog Trouble. With plenty of confidence and enthusiasm, Lola and Maryanne set off to hunt for a range of foods found on Tiwi Country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBut hunting isn't always as easy as they expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe girls encounter unexpected challenges as they navigate the changing tides and encounter the mysterious Nyingawi. Their adventure tests their courage, hunting skills, friendship and knowledge of Country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eCreated through the Indigenous Literacy Foundation's Create Initiative, \u003cem\u003eTiwi Girl Hunters\u003c\/em\u003e gives young readers an opportunity to experience a story written from the perspective of Tiwi young people while learning about Tiwi language, culture, family, hunting, bush tucker and Country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe story is told with humour and energy, making it an engaging choice for middle readers who enjoy adventure, friendship and stories set in the Australian landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Tiwi story by Tiwi students:\u003c\/strong\u003e Created by young people from Tiwi College on the Tiwi Islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull of adventure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow Lola and Maryanne as they navigate their first solo hunting adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn about Tiwi culture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Introduces readers to Tiwi language, hunting, bush tucker and Country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunny and relatable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The girls' friendship and personalities bring plenty of humour to the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for middle readers:\u003c\/strong\u003e A wonderful First Nations fiction choice for children ready for longer stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiwi Girl Hunters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiwi College Alalinguwi Jarrar\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMentors:\u003c\/strong\u003e David Lawrence \u0026amp; Shelley Ware\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lothian Children's Books\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lothian Books\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780734423412\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 June 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Nations Fiction \/ Middle-Grade Reader\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiwi Islands, Northern Territory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English with Tiwi words\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThemes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiwi culture, hunting, bush tucker, Country, friendship, courage, confidence, community, sustainability and adventure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTiwi Girl Hunters\u003c\/em\u003e is a fantastic choice for families, educators and libraries looking for Tiwi children's books, First Nations fiction, Aboriginal middle-grade books and Australian children's stories about culture, Country and adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62385835999602,"sku":"SQ9312099","price":14.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/8204\/9650\/files\/9780734423412.webp?v=1789895965","url":"https:\/\/rileycallieresources.com.au\/products\/tiwi-girl-hunters","provider":"Riley Callie Resources","version":"1.0","type":"link"}