Wunambi The Water Snake by May L O'Brien (Paper Back)

Wunambi, a powerful and awesome water snake roamed the earth carving the rivers and creeks of the traditional country of the Wongutha people of Western Australia. A traditional dreaming story, the tale explores traditional culture, art and responsibilities to land. 

About the Author

Born in Laverton, Western Australia, May O’Brien survived her removal to Mount Margaret Aboriginal Mission as a child, eventually taking up her first appointment as a teacher at Mount Margaret. After teaching for 25 years she moved into education policy, working for the Western Australia Ministry of Education and the Aboriginal Education Branch.

O’Brien was awarded the British Empire Medal on 31 December 1977 for work in Aboriginal education. For this she was also awarded the John Curtin medal. O’Brien was a delegate for Australia at the United Nations conference on Women in Denmark, 1980. She has written several children’s books.

ISBN: 9780855755003