Ambelin Kwaymullina loves reading sci-fi and fantasy books and has wanted to write a novel since she was six years old. She comes from the Palyku people of the Pilbara region of Western Australia. When not writing or reading, she teaches law, illustrates picture books, and hangs out with her dogs. She has previously written a number of children's books, both alone and with other members of her family. The Interrogation of Ashala Wolf is her first novel. Ambelin Kwaymullina lives in Australia.
The indigenous Australian author draws from a vast, rich cultural
tapestry that will be new to many readers. If an “exhilarating
dystopia” strikes you as oxymoronic, this vivid, original debut
just might change your mind.
—Kirkus Reviews
The Interrogation of Ashala Wolf begins like most dystopian novels,
but it does not take long for Kwaymullina to take the reader on a
very different journey. As the layers of Ashala’s memories are
pulled back, the reader is treated to an intense thriller that just
happens to take place in a dystopian society. Though it is the
first in a series, the novel reads like a stand-alone, tying up
enough loose ends to satisfy the reader while still leaving them
wanting more.
—VOYA
Ashala narrates her story with an earnest adolescent voice... This
futuristic fantasy offers an admirable heroine and a
thought-provoking situation.
—The Horn Book
This genre-blending story will satisfy a wide range of readers. ...
The multilayered story will keep teens guessing until the end. ...
The author draws upon aboriginal Australian creation stories to
bring much needed diversity to the genre.
—Booklist
With plenty of plot twists, ever-present danger, and powerful
children, this book is sure to attract readers. ... This is an
excellent addition to dystopian literature with grounds for
discussion on spiritual, ecological, political, and personal
responsibility.
—Library Media Connection
Evocative, realistic...
—Publishers Weekly
A series of flashbacks slowly unravels the intricate setup, working
backwards in a way that imbues Ashala’s current situation with more
meaning as the past is revealed, raising the stakes and the
tension. ... The dystopian world here offers ... more nuance than
the traditional fare.
—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Creative... The world-building is particularly interesting, as the
author incorporates elements of the aboriginal creation story of
the Dreamtime and Grandfather Serpent into the protagonist’s
visions. Give this one to dystopia fans who are looking for a
unique perspective.
—School Library Journal
The indigenous Australian author draws from a vast, rich cultural tapestry that will be new to many readers. If an "exhilarating dystopia" strikes you as oxymoronic, this vivid, original debut just might change your mind. --Kirkus Reviews The Interrogation of Ashala Wolf begins like most dystopian novels, but it does not take long for Kwaymullina to take the reader on a very different journey. As the layers of Ashala's memories are pulled back, the reader is treated to an intense thriller that just happens to take place in a dystopian society. Though it is the first in a series, the novel reads like a stand-alone, tying up enough loose ends to satisfy the reader while still leaving them wanting more. --VOYA Ashala narrates her story with an earnest adolescent voice... This futuristic fantasy offers an admirable heroine and a thought-provoking situation. --The Horn Book This genre-blending story will satisfy a wide range of readers. ... The multilayered story will keep teens guessing until the end. ... The author draws upon aboriginal Australian creation stories to bring much needed diversity to the genre. --Booklist With plenty of plot twists, ever-present danger, and powerful children, this book is sure to attract readers. ... This is an excellent addition to dystopian literature with grounds for discussion on spiritual, ecological, political, and personal responsibility. --Library Media Connection Evocative, realistic... --Publishers Weekly A series of flashbacks slowly unravels the intricate setup, working backwards in a way that imbues Ashala's current situation with more meaning as the past is revealed, raising the stakes and the tension. ... The dystopian world here offers ... more nuance than the traditional fare. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Creative... The world-building is particularly interesting, as the author incorporates elements of the aboriginal creation story of the Dreamtime and Grandfather Serpent into the protagonist's visions. Give this one to dystopia fans who are looking for a unique perspective. --School Library Journal
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