Essays on Deadly Unna

Deadly Unna is a novel by Phillip Gwynne, published in 1998. It is set in a small coastal town in South Australia, and tells the story of a teenage boy named Blacky who becomes friends with an Aboriginal boy named Dumby Red.Blacky is a member of the local football team, the Port Bonython Sharks, and is a typical teenage boy who is just trying to find his place in the world. He is not particularly academic and is often in trouble with his parents. However, he is a good footballer and is respected by his teammates.Dumby Red is from the nearby Aboriginal mission. He is a talented footballer and is scouted to play for the Sharks. Blacky is initially resentful of Dumby, as he feels that he is taking his place on the team. However, the two boys eventually become friends, and Blacky starts to see the world through Dumby’s eyes.The novel deals with themes of racism, friendship, and coming of age. It is a powerful and moving story that will stay with readers long after they have finished it.