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The Upwelling by Lystra Rose
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9780734420251
Published:
31 Mar 2023
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
384 pages
Dimensions:
198x126x30mm
Weight:
0.270kgs
Author:
Kirra is having vivid dreams about terrible things - things that start to come true. When she goes for a surf on the same break that killed her older brother, she somehow slips into a time and place that's completely different - but eerily familiar. Tarni is the daughter of a renowned warrior, with a special gift. Somehow she can understand this visitor and her strange language, even when no-one else can. Narn is preparing for an important ritual but is distracted by the girl who arrives with the dolphins. Why has Kirra been sent to this place? Is her arrival part of an ancient prophecy, like some believe? When a shadow threatens all living things in the land, the three realise they have an important role to play, as do their newly discovered magical powers. Working together will be their only chance to save the world.
WINNER OF THE NSW PREMIER'S ETHEL TURNER PRIZE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE'S LITERATURE 2023
WINNER OF THE VICTORIAN PREMIER'S LITERARY AWARDS 2023 PRIZE FOR INDIGENOUS WRITING
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 PRIME MINISTER'S LITERARY AWARD FOR YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE
SHORTLISTED FOR THE NSW PREMIER'S UTS GLENDA ADAMS AWARD FOR NEW WRITING 2023
SHORTLISTED FOR THE READINGS YOUNG ADULT PRIZE 2023
LONGLISTED FOR THE ARA HISTORICAL NOVEL PRIZE 2023 - CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULT
'A deeply immersive young adult fantasy and an enthralling debut. It's a privilege to walk this new path into the oldest of stories' AMIE KAUFMAN, New York Times-bestselling author
A CAPTIVATING YOUNG ADULT DEBUT FROM A BLACK&WRITE! WRITING FELLOWSHIP WINNER
Three misfits.
Two warring spirits.
One chance to save the world.
Kirra 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.
Narn 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.
Tarni 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?
When death threatens all life, can a short-sighted surfer, a laidback dolphin caller and a feisty language unweaver work together to salvage our future?
'A story that moves with urgency - in equal parts surprising and enthralling. The story is steeped in Indigenous knowledge, thoroughly researched and replicated with permission. This is an impressive work, bolstered by lean, precise prose, and characterisation that bridges the cultural divides which might exist between the reader and the text. Rose's teenagers are alive on the page, fully realised and relatable. The Upwelling is an achievement, and it carves a new way for readers, young and old, into our continent's past.' NSW Premier's Literary Awards 2023, Judges' Comments
'The Upwelling by Lystra Rose has created an expansive world of fantasy speculative fiction with the ability to not only raise the bar for young adult fiction but also to shift the understanding and perceptions of Aboriginal people prior to colonisation. The Upwelling by Lystra Rose is a well-structured, descriptive, and expansively imaginative text with an assertion of cultural reclamation and a powerful subversion of the colony's imaginings of us.' Victorian Premier's Literary Awards 2023, Judges' report
'A breath of fresh air for both the genre and Australian literature. Lystra Rose has expertly crafted a captivating and enchanting fantasy world filled with magic and heart, while reminding us of the rich cultures and histories that were taken during colonisation . . . a must-read for lovers of YA fantasy' Books+Publishing
'A fresh new novel combining Indigenous culture and fantasy adventure, in a way not seen before' ReadPlus
'It is amazing to read a fantasy novel that draws on ancient original knowledge systems and their understandings. It's fun to read a book you can identify with' Dr Bronwyn Bancroft, award-winning Bundjalung artist and author
'Lystra Rose writes with a fresh and compelling voice, seamlessly marrying meticulous word craft and storytelling with a deep connection to her Indigenous culture. This is uniquely Australian storytelling with purpose and a poetic sensibility' Tim Baker, bestselling author
'A fascinating deep dive into the traditional culture of the Yugambeh people, proudly showcasing their language and practices throughout the narrative . . . For fantasy lovers and for those interested in First Nations stories, Lystra Rose is an exciting new voice. Highly recommended.' Readings
About the Author: Lystra Rose, a descendant of the GuuguYimithirr, Birri Gubba, Erub and Scottishnations, is an award-winning writer and editorwho lives in a land where the rainforest meetsthe sea . . . Yugambeh-speaking Country (GoldCoast), Australia. When she's not catchingwaves with her husband and their two groms,Lystra is editing Surfing Life magazine andis the executive producer of Surfing Life TV(globally broadcasted on Fuel TV). She is thefirst female editor-in-chief of a mainstreamsurf magazine in the world. Surfing is Lystra'sdaily reminder to 'let fear be your friend, notyour foe, and use it to do the things you loveor were meant to do'. It's also her creativitygenerator.The Upwelling is Lystra's debut novel.
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