Drovers Son

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Survival, truth telling and hope . . .
A unique and powerful illustrated book inspired by Leah Purcell's bestselling novel The Drover's Wife.
A yarn of bonding and the sharing of stories that celebrates the impact of a good man and a strong role model, and stands as a testament to the hardships and resilience of Australia's First Nations peoples.

With his father away for much of the year, Danny has had to grow up fast. He thinks that soon he will have no choice but to leave home and go droving with his father. But then he meets Yadaka, and Danny finds another path - one in which a man can be wise and gentle, and a warrior too.

A story of healing, care and connection that also shares challenging truths about the history of this country and life on the land in the late 19th century.

Based on the Henry Lawson short story, this piece of literature has been part of Leah Purcell's life since she was five years old. Her adaptation of The Drover's Wife started off as a play, was turned into a film, then a novel, and this picture book brings the powerful campfire chats between Yadaka and Danny to a younger audience.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Hardback
ISBN13: 9781761341977
Published: March 2026

Number of pages: 40
Width: 235 mm
Height: 258 mm
Depth: 8 mm

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia