Deadly Unna?
“Deadly Unna?” by Phillip Gwynne, published by Penguin Group Australia on May 4, 1998, is a 272-page novel written in English. This story follows the friendship between two boys, Dumby and Blacky, who come from different backgrounds in a small coastal town in South Australia. As they navigate their contrasting lives—Dumby being a talented athlete and Blacky struggling with self-esteem—they confront the pervasive racism that surrounds them.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of friendship, identity, and social issues, particularly prejudice and racism. The book presents a rites-of-passage journey as the boys grapple with their differences and the societal challenges they face. With elements of love, romance, and sports woven into the storyline, “Deadly Unna?” offers an insightful look into the complexities of youth and the impact of social dynamics on personal relationships.
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‘Deadly, unna?’ He was always saying that. All the Nungas did, but Dumby more than any of them. Dumby Red and Blacky don’t have a lot in common. Dumby’s the star of the footy team, he’s got a killer smile and the knack with girls, and he’s a Nunga. Blacky’s a gutless wonder, needs braces, never knows what to say, and he’s white. But they’re friends… and it could be deadly, unna? This gutsy novel, set in a small coastal town in South Australia is a rites-of-passage story about two boys confronting the depth of racism that exists all around them.
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