Description:
From traditional Indigenous teaching stories to stories based on the author's childhood at Mount Margaret Mission, Wongutha Tales is a unique collection bringing together May O'Brien's wonderful work for the first time.
Brief description: May O'Brien was born in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia, and at the age of five, was taken to Mount Margaret Mission where she spent the next twelve years. She taught in Western Australian rural and metropolitan primary schools for twenty-five years. May served in a number of other positions before being appointed Superintendent of Aboriginal Education, a position she held until her early retirement in 1988. May O'Brien was born in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia, and at the age of five, was taken to Mount Margaret Mission where she spent the next twelve years. She taught in Western Australian rural and metropolitan primary schools for twenty-five years. May served in a number of other positions before being appointed Superintendent of Aboriginal Education, a position she held until her early retirement in 1988.
Review Quotes:
'A beautiful anthology imparting valuable life lessons through the Wongutha peoples' Dreamtime stories ... The language is clear and easy to read while being impactful in sharing another perspective of Australian history.' Good Reading
'These are delightful stories ... and most useful in a class where Aboriginal understandings is being discussed.' ReadPlus
'... a fantastic tool to be used in a classroom.' Pedals
'Featuring a Wongutha pronunciation guide, this collection is a wonderful addition to any home or library, and a fitting tribute to an extraordinary children's storyteller.' Readings