Things a Map Won't Show You: Stories from Australia and Beyond
Author | : Pam Macintyre |
Publisher | : Penguin Group Australia |
Total Pages | : 218 |
Release | : 2012-02-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781742535715 |
ISBN-13 | : 1742535712 |
Rating | : 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: An unforgettable collection of short fiction, poetry and comic art from Australia and beyond . . . A boy who tries to fly, a cricket game in a refugee centre, a government guide to kissing, the perils of hunting goannas, an arranged marriage, an awkward blind date, a girl who stands on her head, an imprisoned king and a cursed Maori stone . . . Sometimes funny, sometimes dramatic, always compelling, this collection featuring both established writers and emerging talent will broaden your horizons and excite your imagination. Including: James Roy * Tanveer Ahmed * Michael Pryor * Ursula Dubosarsky * Sonya Hartnett * Doug MacLeod * Oliver Phommavanh * Brenton McKenna * Tara June Winch * Sudha Murty * Oodgeroo