Examining ideas of belonging and being an outsider, this story follows Billy, a young school teacher and drifter who arrives in Australia\'s remote far north in search of his past, his Aboriginal roots, and his future.
About the Author: Kim Scott is the award-winning author of Benang: From the Heart, The Dredgersaurus, and Kayang and Me..
On the frontier between cultures, Billy must find where he belongs in what is ultimately a powerful portrayal of the discovery of self and a sensitive exploration of race and culture.
Through masterful language and metaphor, as well as a sophisticated tone that is both subtle and spirited, the novel finds Billy in a region not only of abundance and beauty but also of conflict, dispossession, and dislocation.
Examining ideas of belonging and being an outsider, this story follows Billy, a young school teacher and drifter who arrives in Australia\'s remote far north in search of his past, his Aboriginal roots, and his future
