Purinina Tasmanian artist Eliza Davis who was transported

Eliza Davis who was transported from Wicklow Gaol for life for infanticide having had her sentence commuted from death and Margaret Butler sentenced to seven years transportation for stealing potatoes in Carlow

Alongside this tender story

But this powerful book shows how much remains to be done to settle the whispering in our hearts

each convict’s experiences reveal something about the way in which the British Empire sought to discipline

The skills that we learn bind our lives together

Purinina Tasmanian artist Eliza Davis who was transportedCan Purinina survive without her mother? Will she survive the challenges of the Tasmanian wilderness? Follow the lives of the purinina (Tasmanian devils) and discover the issues facing this iconic species. With captivating illustrations and lyrical text, this new rendition brings the award winning story of Purinina: A Devils Tale to a new generation. Christina Booth is a Tasmanian author and illustrator. Hardcover edition.