Dusty in the Outwilds
Rhiannon Williams
Dusty in the Outwilds
Rhiannon Williams
An enchanting new adventure. An unforgettable land. And the perfect read for young fans of Kate DiCamillo and Karen Foxlee, by beloved Australian author Rhiannon Williams.
Dusty has grown up hearing whispers about her mysterious aunt Meg, who went off to live ‘out wild’ and never returned. Yet Dusty’s father refuses to discuss what happened - and her only clue is a photograph of her aunt as a young girl with a strange, monkey-like creature on her shoulder.
But when Dusty learns that her family’s beloved bushland property might be sold, she’s convinced that only Meg could stop it happening. So Dusty sets off to find her … and that’s when she discovers what ‘out wild’ really means.
The Outwilds are beguiling. Dangerous. And full of creatures Dusty half-remembers from old bedtime stories - beautiful, but deadly. Is Meg still out there? And even if she is, how will Dusty bring her home?
Bursting with fantastical creatures and starring a bold young girl determined to uncover the truth, this thrilling fantasy-adventure is destined to be a modern classic.
Written by Rhiannon Williams, author of the beloved Narroway trilogy, this stand-alone hardback features stunning illustrations by Martina Heiduczek and is the perfect gift for readers aged 9+.
Review
Claire Atherfold
The award-winning Australian creator of the Ottilie Colter trilogy has gifted us an enthralling new standalone adventure: Dusty in the Outwilds. Willa, or Dusty to everyone but her dad, has grown up listening to her Gran tell fantastical stories about a mysterious place with incredible creatures called the Outwilds. For some reason her dad really doesn’t like these stories and forbids them from being shared with Dusty.
Dusty suspects this has something to do with her Aunt Meg, who everyone says is ‘out wild’. Dusty dreams about her strong, capable aunt and her brilliant adventures in the bush. When she hears that Gran is sick and that Gran’s cherished house may have to be sold, Dusty is convinced the only person who can fix things is Meg and that the only place she’ll find her is in the Outwilds. But what Dusty doesn’t realise is that the Outwilds aren’t just the bush behind Gran’s house, they are so much more … and they mean more to her family than she can ever know.
Dusty in the Outwilds is the story of a family facing the tough challenges of grief, and discovering the importance of being honest with yourself and your loved ones. It is an exciting tale of exploration, both physical and emotional, for ages 8+.
Claire Atherfold is the manager of Readings State Library
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