Growing up in the Outbacks written by Jane Fernando Smith

I used to think I had a horrible childhood, but the more I think about it, the more I wish I could turn back the time to when I was growing up in the outbacks of Australia.

Jane Fernando-Smith’s rich and humorous account of her family and early life is interwoven with examples of the injustices and hardship experienced by many indigenous peoples.

This is the book most read by students at Literacy Waitakere.

Dara Davenport, Tutor, West Auckland

“Jane’s story bridges gaps of age, culture and literacy skills. Written as if Jane were speaking directly to the reader, it has wide appeal.”

Brenda Wittering, tutor, West Auckland