Matthew had heard that there were Aboriginal rock paintings somewhere in Goanna Georg, and he was determined to search for them. It’s an adventure, he had told his parents. Discovering the paintings had been very exciting, but now Matthew realised that he couldn't find his way back. He knows his father would send out a search party to look for him in the morning. But what if they didn't find him in time? If he had not been lost cold, hungry and a bit frightened, he would have enjoyed his adventure. When Matthew is found by a girl with no name, a whole new world opens up to him - the world of the Aboriginal Australian peopl
Pat Lowe grew up in the UK, dreaming of sunshine and vast spaces. She spent three years studying and teaching in East Africa, then moved to Western Australia. She was soon taking an interest in the local bush and its inhabitants.
After studying psychology, Pat worked in Perth prisons for several years. She applied for a transfer to Broome in the Kimberley, where she met Walmajarri artist, Jimmy Pike. Later, Pat joined Pike at his camp in the Great Sandy Desert and started writing books with him about desert life. She has published twelve titles, fiction and nonfiction, and contributed to a number of collections.