Turramulli the Giant Quinkin

by Percy Trezise, Dick Roughsey

Two children of the Yalanji people are pursued by Turramulli, the largest and fiercest of the spirits roaming the bushland. Beautifully illustrated in color by the authors. Published in Australia.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Australia

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1982

Reviews

[Aubrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great artwork and retelling of an aboriginal monster myth.

[Luis Roth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Was read this as a kid. My parents used it to scare me so i would come home whenever they said "Turramulli's on its way!"
Would recommend, was very effective

[Katherine (Chronically Reading) Owen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn’t count the number of times I read this book as a child. Turramulli remains one of the scariest creatures I have encountered. The story and artwork were so captivating that I can conjure scenes and words from memory, more than thirty years later.

[Waller Sally · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was our my favourite books as a kid

[Ice 9 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[When in doubt, go to the library. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book scared the hell out of me as a kid. Still has impact.

[Lara Lleverino · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting Australian aboriginal tale that is part of the primal indigenous religion and The Dreaming. Illustrations feature vague nudity.

[Phil J · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shout out to this unique book. My children (ages 8 and 6) enjoyed it, although they found it a bit creepy. I loved the unique artwork and the lore from Dreamtime.

[Lachlan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Goat book

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

My mom read this book to my brothers and me all the time as kids. It was so unique and scary. For Christmas this year, she found an old copy and gave it to me as a present. It's still such a great, adventurous children's book.

[Shannon D. Hall · Rating 4 out of 5]

The dreamtime story of the evil Quinkin from Aboriginal mythology. It's pretty graphic for young readers, but in the end good prevails.

[Graceless · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is my least favourite in the history of the universe.

[Kimberley Kanages · Rating 5 out of 5]

This big literally changed me and my sisters life.
We were absolutely enamoured with the story of Turramulli and the Quinkins.
Such a shame it's out of print!