The book has been criticised for its portrayal of Indigenous Australians
Jamie Oliver's newest children's book has been pulled from sale, after it was classed 'irresponsible and damaging' by an education body for Indigenous Australians.
A subplot in the book sees a First Nations girl who is fostered by an Indigenous community, but its kidnapped by a villain because "First Nations children seem to be more connected with nature". The girl in the book also tells the British characters that she's able to communicate with plants and animals, as well as read people's minds. She describes it as the "Indigenous way".
He has issued an apology while on a tour of Australia to promote his latest cookbook. “I am devastated to have caused offence and apologise wholeheartedly,” Oliver said in a statement.
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