In "The Lost Girl" by Ambelin Kwaymullina, the story follows the journey of a young girl named aorita, who is torn between two worlds: the vibrant life of a spirited girl and the haunting presence of spirits from her ancestral past. As she grapples with loss and identity, aorita embarks on a quest to understand her place in the world, encountering mystical beings and uncovering the deep connections to her indigenous heritage. Through lyrical prose and a blend of reality and the supernatural, the narrative explores themes of belonging, resilience, and the enduring power of culture and memory. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2017 by Walker Books Australia .

Ambelin and Ezekiel Kwaymullina are a brother-sister team of Aboriginal writers who come from the Palyku people of the Pilbara region of Western Australia. They've worked together on a number of short novels and picture books. Catching Teller Crow is their first joint young adult novel. They believe in the power of storytelling to create a more just world.