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The Rabbits

by John Marsden, Shaun Tan

This allegorical story examines the impact of colonisation and human activity on the environment. It uses a visual narrative to explore themes of cultural displacement and the preservation of the natural world.

Accession 28817 ISBN 9780734411365 Publisher Lothian
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