{"product_id":"the-upwelling-9780734420251","title":"The Upwelling","description":"\u003cb\u003e'A deeply immersive young adult fantasy and an enthralling debut. It's a privilege to walk this new path into the oldest of stories' \u003c\/b\u003eAMIE KAUFMAN, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A CAPTIVATING YOUNG ADULT DEBUT FROM A BLACK\u0026amp;WRITE! WRITING FELLOWSHIP WINNER \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThree misfits.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo warring spirits.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne chance to save the world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirra \u003c\/b\u003eis 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNarn \u003c\/b\u003eis 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTarni \u003c\/b\u003eis 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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\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?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e '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.' \u003cb\u003eBooks+Publishing\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e '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.' \u003cb\u003eDr Bronwyn Bancroft\u003c\/b\u003e, award-winning Bundjalung artist and author \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e '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.' \u003cb\u003eTim Baker\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'Not a surfer? Me neither, but I felt like I rode the waves with Kirra, feeling the salt spray on my face. Not Indigenous? Me neither, but I felt like I walked, and at times ran, amid the rich Yugambeh culture. There are so many things I am not, but that's why I love to read. The Upwelling is a cultural education by stealth.' \u003cb\u003eBern Young\u003c\/b\u003e, award-winning radio presenter, ABC Gold Coast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lothian Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/11\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780734420251\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400","brand":"Lystra Rose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42916978360501,"sku":"9780734420251","price":13.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_682bf120-a615-458b-b40f-b4c53e9744dc.jpg?v=1687274860","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-upwelling-9780734420251","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}