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The Girl with no Name.
Set in the dramatic beauty of the Kimberley region, this is the poignant story of Matthew and his unusual friendship with an Aboriginal girl.
92 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 1994
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Pat Lowe
22 books7 followersPat Lowe grew up in the UK, dreaming of sunshine and vast spaces. She spent three years studying and teaching in East Africa, then moved to Western Australia. She was soon taking an interest in the local bush and its inhabitants.
After studying psychology, Pat worked in Perth prisons for several years. She applied for a transfer to Broome in the Kimberley, where she met Walmajarri artist, Jimmy Pike. Later, Pat joined Pike at his camp in the Great Sandy Desert and started writing books with him about desert life. She has published twelve titles, fiction and nonfiction, and contributed to a number of collections.
After studying psychology, Pat worked in Perth prisons for several years. She applied for a transfer to Broome in the Kimberley, where she met Walmajarri artist, Jimmy Pike. Later, Pat joined Pike at his camp in the Great Sandy Desert and started writing books with him about desert life. She has published twelve titles, fiction and nonfiction, and contributed to a number of collections.
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June 19, 2022
A very emotional story of a loving friendship between an Aboriginal girl and a white Australian boy.
The story depicts love, acceptance and carefree life of a traditional hunting and gathering family as it embraces a high class white boy.
Matthew leaves for Perth shattered as his father has been transferred as a Prison Officer there. Frances ( No Name) was left behind, the person who has given him life of adventure, survival and acceptance. He has embedded into France's family in the reserve. Matthew has become a part of this Aboriginal household.
He promises Frances that we wll return one day to see her again !
The story depicts love, acceptance and carefree life of a traditional hunting and gathering family as it embraces a high class white boy.
Matthew leaves for Perth shattered as his father has been transferred as a Prison Officer there. Frances ( No Name) was left behind, the person who has given him life of adventure, survival and acceptance. He has embedded into France's family in the reserve. Matthew has become a part of this Aboriginal household.
He promises Frances that we wll return one day to see her again !
July 23, 2015
Beautiful story of friendship, respect & wisdom set in the north of WA. Written evocatively. Year 7+
September 10, 2021
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September 22, 2021
appreciate the story and meaning behind it but god it was boring
May 17, 2025
A powerful true story of resilience, culture, and unexpected connection. ‘The Girl with No Name’ is more than a memoir—it’s a journey into the heart of belonging.
November 13, 2010
This book's about a white boy who meets an aboriginal girl in the outback. (Australia) And how he sees how their lives differ and blah.. blah.. blah.. It was okay.
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