Join Noongar author Alton Walley and guests and explore a new Western Australian story each week of the challenge.
Episode 5 - House by Dan Giovannoni
House is the story of a lonely little house, all by itself in the world, without anyone to open its front door. House abandons its foundations and launches into the sky in search of a friend. From its aerial vantage it can see the whole world – and then, it comes across someone just like it; someone lonely; a child, all by herself in the middle of a storm.
This episode is narrated by Lois from John Curtin College of the Arts.
Episode 4 - A New World Rises by Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler
Humanity’s reign has ended but the world is slowly recovering and showing signs of new life – one brick at a time. LEGO minifigures have risen from the debris to craft intricate civilisations inside discarded objects – each one inspired by the relic they now call home. Taking LEGO storytelling and artistry to new heights, A New World Rises explores an imagined future, one that might not be as far removed from reality as we think.
This episode is narrated by Jaz from Curtin University.
Episode 3 - If I Could Eat The Stars (and other poems)
If I Could Eat the Stars (and other poems) is a book of WA children’s poems edited by Sally Murphy, Rebecca M. Newman and illustrated by Briony Stewart. There are three poems featured in this episode: Manners by Rebecca Newman, Bananas by Renae Hayward, and Avril Likes Ants by Cristy Burne.
This week's episode is narrated by Lilian from Curtin University.
Episode 2 - Dingo's Dream by Helen Milroy
Dingo's Dream is a children's book from the 'Tales from the Bush Mob' series that follows Dingo, who is troubled by recurring dreams of someone in distress. Dingo checks on everyone in his community but they’re all fine. With the help of the Bush Mob he mounts a search and rescue mission.
This episode is narrated by Dylan from John Curtin College of the Arts.
Episode 1 - Stellarphant by James Foley
Stella wants to be an astronaut. There is only one problem: Stella is an elephant. Every time she applies to Space Command, they come up with a new reason why she can’t join. But where there’s a will, there’s a way, and Stella is determined to reach for the stars.
This episode is narrated by Zoe from Curtin University.