Compelling, confusing at times, but it all comes together. I loved seeing the Outback through First Country Australian Tarni's eyes. She loves the desert as it should be loved, as all deserts should be loved. When I worked in the shrubsteppe desert of eastern Oregon and Nevada, I often had to defend its beauty and wonder as Tarni did her home. I like that the author and publisher consulted with the Alyawarre community. I love the friendship that develops between Tarni and Sienna. ( )