The Unlikely Story of Bennelong and Phillip

by Michael Sedunary, Bern Emmerichs (Illustrator)

The Unlikely Story of Bennelong and Phillip is the second book in a series of books from Berbay Publishing exploring first settlement history in Australia. This extraordinary story about the friendship between Captain Arthur Phillip and the Aboriginal, Bennelong, is one of Australia's most important and intriguing stories, yet remains largely unknown. The background of first settlement in Australia (when the first fleet arrived) heightens the polarity between the two worlds of these two people - traditional Aboriginal culture and values versus European culture and values.

Genres: Nonfiction, Picture Books, History

52 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2015

Reviews

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

If history was taught like this in primary school, children would find it much more interesting and would probably remember a lot more of it. I thoroughly enjoyed relearning and understanding this little slice of history from these two very talented creators. Sometimes we only get one chance to learn a bit of our own countries history which is a shame in school. Brilliant book for adults of any age to read alone or with children

[Lynda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Michael Sedunary’s conversational, concise writing style is very easy to read and is packed with interesting information. Bern Emmerich’s intricate and amazing illustrations bring the book to life - depicting the true stories of the seasoned British naval commander, Captain Arthur Phillip, and the Eora nation young leader Bennelong. From the start of British colonization of Australia in 1788, to the end of Bennelong’s life, we gain moving insights into the earliest years of the colony of New South Wales and the devastating impact on the First Nations peoples.
An evocative and unforgettable book.

[Alexandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

An extraordinary book.

[Shallowreader VaVeros · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!