Wandi

This warm story is told from the perspective of the confused and lonely dingo, who eventually finds a new family, new hope and much love. * VIC [PRINT] Herald Sun, [AUDIENCE: 306,571, ASR: 3,115] *Review * NATIONAL [PRINT] Good Reading Magazine [AUDIENCE: 8,000, ASR: 410] *Based on the true story of a dingo cub that was snatched by an eagle and dropped in a backyard, this is a tale of love and strength told in spare yet arresting language that echoes the hallmarks of Parrett’s adult literary fiction. * NSW, VIC [PRINT], The Saturday Age & Sydney Morning Herald, [AUDIENCE: 386,260, ASR: 18,115] *This adorable retelling educates the younger ones about these incredible animals and the importance of Australian biodiversity * NATIONAL [PRINT] Newscorp Syndicate [AUDIENCE: 1,200,051, ASR: 19,962] *

In 2011, Favel Parrett’s career was launched with her critically acclaimed debut PAST THE SHALLOWS. A heart-breaking novel, it was sold internationally, shortlisted in the prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award and won the Dobbie Literary Award. Favel herself won the ABIA Newcomer of the Year Award in 2012. Her next novel, WHEN THE NIGHT COMES, was also critically acclaimed and further consolidated Favel’s reputation with booksellers and readers. Favel’s short stories have been published in various journals including Island, Griffith Review and Wet Ink. THERE WAS STILL LOVE was Favel’s eagerly awaited third novel. Favel’s first novel for younger readers, WANDI, was published in 2021 and has received critical acclaim. KIMMI, also for younger readers, will be published in 2023.