Stopwatch, Book 1: The Land of Kur
Binding: Paperback
Imprint: Walker Books Australia
The first in a brand-new fantasy adventure series for Walker Books Australia!
A stopwatch has sixty thin black lines, each marking off the seconds in a minute. But in Tom’s grandfather’s stopwatch, they are also gateways to different worlds. And Tom just can’t wait to ‘borrow’ it. He soon finds himself sucked into a very different world indeed – a world of monsters and warfare. Tom is not on Earth anymore. In fact, he doesn’t know where he is …
Creators
SALLY MORGAN is an accomplished author, scriptwriter and artist. She is a Palkyu person from the north west of Western Australia. She is both an Indigenous writer and a visual artist with her paintings displayed in numerous pubic and private collections including the Australian National Gallery. Currently she works at the School of Indigenous Studies at the University of Western Australia.
EZEKIEL COSMO KWAYMULLINA is a Palkyu person whose family comes from the north west of Western Australia. He was born in Perth in 1983 and works full time on his writing. Currently he is working on a young adult fantasy novel.
BLAZE JAKE KWAYMULLINA loves writing children’s books and hearing kid’s opinions of books. He also enjoys working in the area of oral history and helping people get their stories told. He currently works as a lecturer.
AMBELIN STAR KWAYMULLINA is a Palkyu person whose family comes from the north west of Western Australia. She was born in Perth in 1975 and is both a writer and illustrator. Currently she works as a Lecturer in the Law School at the University of Western Australia.
Reviews
With a range of fantastical beings, an intriguing fantasy land, and lots of action therein, this is ideal for fantasy loving youngsters, as well as a great introduction to the genre.An absorbing and action-packed read for readers aged 8 to 12.
Aussie Reviews
