{"product_id":"the-upwelling-9780734420251","title":"The Upwelling","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIn Lystra Rose's young adult fantasy novel, The Upwelling, three misfits must work together to save the world from an end-of-the-world nightmare. The story is steeped in Indigenous knowledge and has won multiple awards. It is a captivating and enchanting debut that will appeal to readers of all ages. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 400 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 31 August 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hachette Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the NSW Premier's Ethel Turner Prize for Young People's Literature 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrize for Indigenous Writing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShortlisted for the 2023 Prime Minister's Literary Award for Young Adult Literature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShortlisted for the NSW Premier's UTS Glennda Adams Award for New Writing 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShortlisted for the Readings Young Adult Prize 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLonglisted for the Ara Historical Novel Prize 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChildren and Young Adult\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA captivating young adult debut from a Black\u0026amp;Write! Writing Fellowship Winner!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree misfits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo warring spirits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne chance to save the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKirra is the great-granddaughter of a truth dreamer, and, like Great Nanna Clara, no-one believes her night-visions are coming true. When an end-of-the-world nightmare forces her to surf where her brother was killed, she time-slips into a place that could ruin her life, here, and in the Dreaming.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNarn is the son of a well-respected Elder and holds an enviable role in his saltwater clan. Though he bears the marks of a man, many treat him like an uninitiated boy, including the woman he wants to impress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTarni is the daughter of a fierce hunter and the custodian of a clever gift. Somehow, she understands Kirra when no-one else can. But who sent this unexpected visitor: a powerful ancient healer or an evil shadow-spirit?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen death threatens all life, can a short-sighted surfer, a laidback dolphin caller and a feisty language unweaver work together to salvage our future?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA story that moves with urgency - in equal parts surprising and enthralling. The story is steeped in Indigenous culture, with vivid descriptions of the Dreaming and its inhabitants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe characters are well-developed, with each having their own unique strengths and weaknesses. Kirra is a strong-willed young woman who is determined to save her people and the world, while Narn is a skilled warrior who is torn between his loyalty to his clan and his feelings for Tarni.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTarni is a clever and resourceful young woman who is fiercely protective of her family and her culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe plot is fast-paced and filled with action, with the three misfits facing numerous challenges and obstacles as they work to save the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ending is satisfying and leaves the reader with a sense of hope for the future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall, \"The Dreaming\" is a must-read for fans of young adult fantasy and anyone who enjoys a story that blends action, adventure, and cultural significance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAMIE KAUFMAN, New York Times -bestselling author, has praised the book, saying, \"A CAPTIVATING YOUNG ADULT DEBUT FROM A BLACK\u0026amp;WRITE! 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But who sent this unexpected visitor: a powerful ancient healer or an evil shadow-spirit?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen death threatens all life, can a short-sighted surfer, a laidback dolphin caller and a feisty language unweaver work together to salvage our future?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA story that moves with urgency - in equal parts surprising and enthralling. The story is steeped in Indigenous culture, with vivid descriptions of the Dreaming and its inhabitants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe characters are well-developed, with each having their own unique strengths and weaknesses. 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