For Ages: 6 - 9 years old
For Grades: 4 - 6
 
2016 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards Winner - Children's Fiction

A young Aboriginal girl is taken from the north of Australia and sent to an institution in the distant south. There, she slowly makes a new life for herself and, in the face of tragedy, finds strength in new friendships.

Poignantly told from the child's perspective, Sister Heart affirms the power of family and kinship.

About the Author

Sally Jane Morgan (born 18 January 1951) is an Australian Aboriginal author, dramatist, and artist. Morgan's works are on display in numerous private and public collections in both Australia and around the world.