A rites-of-passage story of two boys in South Australia confronting deep-seated racism in their coastal town.
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A rites-of-passage story of two boys in South Australia confronting deep-seated racism in their coastal town.
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‘Deadly, unna?’ He was always saying that. All the Nungas did, but Dumby more than any of them. Dumby Red and Blacky don’t have a lot in common. Dumby’s the star of the footy team, he’s got a killer smile and the knack with girls, and he’s a Nunga. Blacky’s a gutless wonder, needs braces, never knows what to say, and he’s white. But they’re friends... and it could be deadly, unna? This gutsy novel, set in a small coastal town in South Australia is a rites-of-passage story about two boys confront...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Minor references to romantic interest; no explicit scenes depicted.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence including a death; not graphically detailed.
Profanity
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Moderate use of coarse language as noted in reviews.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol use in social settings.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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No evidence found in available sources.
Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Strong themes of racism and social injustice central to the narrative.
Self-harm / suicide
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Brief mention of suicidal thoughts in a review; not central.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate themes of domestic violence and systemic racism.
Other
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