Dingo's Tree
Dingo's Tree
This is the story of Dingo, Wombat, Crow and their friends as they struggle to exist alongside the devastation of mining that is tearing up their beautiful homeland. This powerful children's parable/cautionary tale on the destruction and havoc that mining causes to the land and to community is both touching and hard-hitting. The book consists of four chapters: Dingo's Tree, The Raindrop, The Tree that Walked and The Last Tree.
About the Author
Gladys Milroy is the daughter of Daisy Brockman (also known as Daisy Corunna). She is a member of the Stolen Generations. As a small child, Milroy was placed in Parkerville Children's Home run by Sister Kate. Sally Morgan and Jill Milroy (q.v.) are Milroy's daughters.