{"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\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-15754902\"\u003eLystra Rose\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lothian Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/11\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.48lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.64h x 5.04w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780734420251\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0734420250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-YAF\"\u003eYoung Adult Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-YAF019010\"\u003eFantasy | Contemporary\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-YAF\"\u003eYoung Adult Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-YAF073000\"\u003eOwn Voices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-YAF\"\u003eYoung Adult Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-YAF022000\"\u003eGirls \u0026amp; Women\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLystra Rose, a descendant of the Guugu\u003cbr\u003eYimithirr, Birri Gubba, Erub and Scottish\u003cbr\u003enations, is an award-winning writer and editor\u003cbr\u003ewho lives in a land where the rainforest meets\u003cbr\u003ethe sea . . . Yugambeh-speaking country (Gold\u003cbr\u003eCoast), Australia. When she's not catching\u003cbr\u003ewaves with her husband and their two groms, \u003cbr\u003eLystra is editing \u003ci\u003eSurfing Life\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and\u003cbr\u003eis the executive producer of \u003ci\u003eSurfing Life TV\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(globally broadcasted on Fuel TV). She is the\u003cbr\u003efirst female editor-in-chief of a mainstream\u003cbr\u003esurf magazine in the world. Surfing is Lystra's\u003cbr\u003edaily reminder to 'let fear be your friend, not\u003cbr\u003eyour foe, and use it to do the things you love\u003cbr\u003eor were meant to do'. It's also her creativity\u003cbr\u003egenerator.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Upwelling\u003c\/i\u003e is Lystra's debut novel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lothian Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44443287060717,"sku":"9780734420251","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_475ddb89-82b1-438f-86f0-8366131c7a20.jpg?v=1700227723","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-upwelling-9780734420251","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}