Bindi

By: Kirli Saunders

Narrated by: Kirli Saunders

Meet 11-year-old Bindi. She's not really into math but LOVES art class and playing hockey. Her absolute FAVOURITE thing is adventuring outside with friends or her horse, Nell.

A new year starts like normal – school, family, hockey, dancing. But this year hasn't gone to plan! There's a big art assignment, a drought, a broken wrist AND the biggest bushfires her town has ever seen!

2019 Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards Daisy Utemorrah Award Winner

2021 Australian Book Industry Awards Small Publishers' Children's Book of the Year Winner

2021 Queensland Literary Awards Children's Book Award Winner

2021 Speech Pathology Australia Books of the Year Awards Eight to Ten Years Winner

©2020 Kirli Saunders (P)2025 Bolinda Publishing

Critic reviews

'Beautifully written novel … a call to action for young people to understand their role in conservation and caring for Country.' (Australian Geographic Explorers)

'This story deals with feelings of anger, despair and frustration, while also rejoicing in growing up on country and surrounded by love ...' (The Guardian)

'Wonderfully engaging verse novel ...' (Books+Publishing)

'Highly recommended ... beautifully written heartwarming story.' (ReadPlus)