Catching Teller Crow

A thrilling mystery told from the perspective of two Aboriginal protagonists, "The Dead Girl" explores themes of grief, colonial history, violence, love, and family. The novel won the Victorian Premier YA Prize for Literature and the Aurealis Award for Best Young Adult Novel.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2019
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

The Guardian has hailed the book as a taut, intricate thriller that is both deeply poignant and original. It has been awarded the Victorian Premier YA Prize for Literature and the Best Young Adult Novel at the Aurealis Awards, two of Australia's most prestigious writing awards.

The story is told from the perspectives of two Aboriginal protagonists, Beth Teller and Isobel Catching. Beth has died, and her father, a detective, is the only one who can see and hear her. He is drowning in grief, and only a suspected murder and a mystery to solve might save them both.

Isobel, an Aboriginal by birth, seems lost and isolated in the world. However, as the two get closer, Isobel's strange tale of glass-eyed monsters and stolen colors will intertwine with Beth's investigation, revealing something dark and terrible at the heart of this Australian town.

The book explores themes of grief, colonial history, violence, love, and family, and is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition. It is a must-read for anyone who loves a good thriller, and for those who are interested in learning more about the experiences of Aboriginal people in Australia.

Weight: 150g
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241380079