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Desert Dog
A magical tale about Spinifex, a dingo pup, and his adventures with his adopted family. Provides a strong analogy with Aboriginal peoples' first contact with Europeans. Jimmy Pike's superb drawings bring this story to life.
80 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1997
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About the author
Pat Lowe
25 books7 followersPat 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.
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.
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