Waltzing Matilda: And Other Australian Yars

ISBN-10: 1517244471
ISBN-13: 9781517244477
Series: Waltzing Matilda
Pages: 228
Language: English
Published: 2015-09-11
Publisher: CreateSpace
Authors: Linda Brooks, Jane Mclean, Julie Cochrane

Description

In this uniquely Australian anthology of short stories we traverse the country known by Australians as the 'wide brown land'. You will be introduced to a 'Bachelors & Spinsters' Ball, the wonderful memories of yesteryear's Cracker Nights, Aussie nicknames, the dangers of our wildlife, all written by gifted sassy women - women who have learned to live in a harsh, unforgiving land with irreverent humour, optimism and grace. The women in this collection bring boundless energy and imagination combined with sharp observation. They skilfully explore life with poignancy, wry humour and an innate flair for suspense, delivering a lively read that will not disappoint readers. This cunning combination creates an entertaining, compelling journey for readers, as the authors embrace life in all it's chaos, beauty and hilarity.