Kupi-Kupi and the girl [Tjukurpa kungka munu kupi-kupitjara]

by Daphne Punytjina Burton

Other authorsCarolyn Windy (Illustrator)
Paper Book, 2000

Status

Available

Call number

398.2049915

Publication

Broome, W.A. : Magabala Books, 2000.

Description

A traditional bilingual story from Areyonga in the Northern Territory, this is a whimsical account of a young girl who spends her time chasing willy-willies. One day, the Kupi-Kupi spirits her away to a waterhole, where she is guarded by a giant watersnake. Her bold rescue by a witchdoctor restores her to her family.

Original language

Australian languages

Physical description

29 p.; 25 cm

ISBN

187564153X / 9781875641536

Local notes

A traditional, bilingual story from Areyonga in the Northern Territory. A whimsical account of a young girl who spends her days chasing willy-willies. One day, the kupi-kupi spirits her far away to a waterhole, where she is guarded by a giant watersnake. Her bold rescue by the witchdoctor restores her to her family.
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