James Vance Marshall is one of my favorite authors. I read Walkabout in grade 7 and it forever remains my favorite story. Not only is there beautiful, powerful, meaning in this novel. The language is truly captivating. Marshall teaches us that no race is better than the other! We can all learn from each other just as long as we stay open-minded and free-spirited. I'm sorry the Aboriginal did not survive and make it to Adelaide but you know after reading the story that his soul rests in peace, in heaven. Truly a mesmirizing story. Unforgettable!