Yirra and Her Deadly Dog, Demon is a laugh-out-loud contemporary story featuring a spirited girl and her out-of-control dog. Yirra’s step-dad just wants his slippers back, her neighbours want their clothesline left alone, and her mum is tired of cleaning up fur balls. Unless she finds a dog trainer fast, Yirra may have to say goodbye to Demon!
This lively, energetic story provides a unique and modern look at urban Indigenous life in Sydney, filled with humour and heart.
Educational Benefits:
- Promotes understanding of contemporary Indigenous perspectives.
- Encourages empathy and responsibility through character experiences.
- Engages readers with humour and a relatable family setting.
Classroom Ideas:
- Discuss what it means to be responsible for a pet.
- Explore urban Indigenous representation in literature.
- Write a story about a pet who causes mischief and how it’s resolved.
- Act out scenes showing how Yirra tries to train Demon.
