3 Reasons Why You Should Read Wylah the Koorie Warrior #3: Protectors by Jordan Gould and Richard Pritchard

3 Reasons Why You Should Read Wylah the Koorie Warrior #3: Protectors by Jordan Gould and Richard Pritchard

What’s the book about?

Wylah is finally the Koorie Warrior, but her troubles are far from over!

Her family and people are still prisoners of the cruel Dragon Army, and animals and children are disappearing. Faced with new responsibilities and a dangerous new adversary, can Wylah rise to the challenge and become the leader and protector her people need?

Excitement and suspense await in the thrilling third installment of the best-selling Wylah the Koorie Warrior series. Inspired by First Nations history and grounded in culture, this is a must-read for adventure lovers of all ages!

Recommended for: 

Ages 8+.

Three reasons to read it: 

  1. Gould and Pritchard have masterfully created a fun and engaging action adventure with a strong First Nations backdrop. Readers of all ages will learn many things about Australia’s First Nations community as they follow Wylah’s journey. Protectors is the third book in the series, which means readers now have three books to devour!
  2. Wylah, the main character, is well-written, interesting, strong, and a great role model for both boys and girls. Her adventure is obstructed by many unique challenges as she grows into a leader who must protect her family and people. We also witness a lot more character development of Wylah in this third novel; she’s a force to be reckoned with.
  3. The stunning and eye-catching illustrations woven throughout the book offer an extra dimension to the storyline, making the action more intense. The illustrations also deepen the world that Gould and Pritchard have created, making this not just a novel, but a universe that readers can get lost in.

Buy a copy of Wylah the Koorie Warrior 3: Protectors here.

About the authors:

Jordan Gould is a Peek Whurrong man from Warrnambool, Victoria. He performs Welcome to Country ceremonies at corporate and private gatherings. He is passionate about teaching and talking to groups about culture, language and reconciliation.

 

 

Pritchard is of Samoan heritage and has had a dream of writing books since he was a teenager. His passion for visual storytelling has led him to work in feature films, animation, commercials and video games. Richard has worked as a visual effects artist on films such as The Great GatsbyHappy FeetMad Max: Fury Road, and Pacific Rim: Uprising. He loves writing screenplays and books with action, adventure and comedy themes.

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Publisher details

Protectors: Wylah the Koorie Warrior 3
Authors
Jordan Gould, Richard Pritchard
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Genre
Children’s Fiction
Released
04 June, 2024
ISBN
9781761180798

Synopsis

A heart-stopping adventure, starring a hero for the ages and her mega-funny megafauna friends - this best-selling series is a kid favourite.</p>

Wylah is finally the Koorie Warrior, but her troubles are far from over!</p>Her family and people are still prisoners of the cruel Dragon Army, and animals and children are disappearing. Faced with new responsibilities and a dangerous new adversary, can Wylah rise to the challenge and become the leader and protector her people need?</p>Excitement and suspense await in the thrilling third installment of the best-selling Wylah the Koorie Warrior series. Inspired by First Nations history and grounded in culture, this is a must-read for adventure lovers of all ages!</p>
Richard Pritchard
About the author

Richard Pritchard

Richard Pritchard - a New Zealand-born Samoan man - has had a dream of writing books since he was a teenager. His passion for visual storytelling has led him to work in graphic design, film, animation, commercials and video games.

Books by Richard Pritchard

Jordan Gould
About the author

Jordan Gould

Jordan Gould is a Peek Whurrong man from Warrnambool, Victoria. He performs welcome to country ceremonies at corporate and private gatherings. He is passionate about teaching and talking to groups about culture, language and reconciliation.

Books by Jordan Gould

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