Lola's mum has just taken a short term job working at Wandana, a remote Aboriginal community, and for Lola and her brother Toby it’s a complete culture shock.

As soon as they arrive they witness strong racism, different social expectations and an acceptance of violence they have never encountered before.

Shaken and upset by the different way of life in Wandana, Lola’s family are set to pack their bags and go home. But even in the harshest of places kind hands reach out to the newcomers when they need them the most.

Lola and her family gradually begin to understand the complexity of life in Wandana, and realise that many of their fears and problems are due to cultural misunderstandings. This coming-of-age story, set in the very heart of our country, gives an insight into an Australia that so few of us know about.