In "Stopwatch, Book 1: The Land of Kur" by Ambelin Kwaymullina, readers are introduced to a vibrant, intricate world where time is both a gift and a curse. The story follows two siblings, struggling against the oppressive forces of a land steeped in conflict and ancient lore. As they embark on a perilous journey filled with magical creatures and formidable adversaries, they must learn to harness their unique abilities to change their fate and protect their home. Themes of resilience, family bonds, and the importance of courage shine through as they navigate this enchanting yet treacherous landscape. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Stopwatch .

This book has been graded for interest at 8-14 years.

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Walker Books Australia .

The author, Sally Morgan, is an experienced nature photographer and writer of books for children. 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. Blaze Jake Kwaymullina is a children's writer and also works in the sphere of oral history; he enjoys helping people to get their stories told. He is a lecturer at the School of Indigenous Studies at the University of Western Australia, and in his spare time he likes reading, rock-climbing, yoga and taking his two dogs, Chris and Billy, swimming at the local dog beach. Blaze lives in Perth, Western Australia. Sally Morgan is both a visual artist and a writer; she has written books for both children and adults. Her autobiography, My Place, is an Australian classic. Her work as an artist has won international acclaim and is represented in galleries in Australia, the US and elsewhere. Sally is a descendant of the Palyku people of northwest Western Australia. She has three children (Blaze Kwaymullina is one of them) and lives in Perth. Ezekiel Kwaymullina is the son of acclaimed author Sally Morgan and has collaborated with her and his siblings, Blaze and Ambelin, on several novels and picture books. He is a full-time writer in Perth, Australia.