The First Voyage

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30,000 years ago, before the pyramids are built, before the Ice Age comes and goes, and before Neanderthals become extinct, the Yam tribe live in peace on Bird Island. But the Crocodile tribe have other ideas ...The ferocious Crocodile warriors have already killed Bent Beak's pa, and now they seem determined to take out his whole tribe. The only way to survive is to flee the island. But where will they go As the Yam tribe brave the perils of the sea, will they survive the voyage into the unknown, and what awaits them just over the horizon An enthralling story about the plight of the very first boat people, of their desperation, bravery and hope.

Author Bio

Allan Baillie is one of Australia's most successful writers for children. His novels include Little Brother, The China Coin, Saving Abbie, Treasure Hunters , A Taste of Cockroach (a collection of short stories) Castles( a picture book for young children), and Krakatoa Lighthouse.