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Discover 'Mateship with Birds,' a poignant novel set in the 1950s Australian countryside that intricately weaves themes of young lust, complex love, and the harsh realities of rural life. This award-winning book captures the life of Harry, a reclusive farmer whose fascination with kookaburras reflects his own emotional journey. As he observes these birds, his neighbor Betty becomes an unintended focal point for his lessons on love and life, leading to unexpected connections between families. This captivating narrative has been celebrated for its clever storytelling and rich character development, making it a must-read for lovers of contemporary Australian literature. The novel not only entertains but also invites deep reflections on the essence of family in a world filled with misfits. With praises from the 'Sydney Morning Herald' and the 'Australian Bookseller & Publisher,' 'Mateship with Birds' is both critically acclaimed and an enriching literary experience. Embrace the power of storytelling and indulge in a book that beautifully portrays the intricate tapestry of human relationships amid the wild natural landscape of Australia. Get your copy now and explore its profound insights and compelling narratives.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742610764
Year: 2012
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 224
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742610764
Year: 2012
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 224
Description:
WINNER OF THE STELLA PRIZE 2013
"clever, original and richly rewarding" Australian Bookseller & Publisher
"it might just be the sweetest book about sex you will ever read" Sydney Morning Herald
On the outskirts of an Australian country town in the 1950s, a lonely farmer trains his binoculars on a family of kookaburras that roost in a tree near his house. Harry observes the kookaburras through a year of feast, famine, birth, death, war, romance and song. As Harry watches the birds, his next door neighbour has her own set of binoculars trained on him. Ardent, hard-working Betty has escaped to the country with her two fatherless children. Betty is pleased that her son, Michael, wants to spend time with the gentle farmer next door. But when Harry decides to teach Michael about the opposite sex, perilous boundaries are crossed.
Mateship with Birds is a novel about young lust and mature love. It is a hymn to the rhythm of country life - to vicious birds, virginal cows, adored dogs and ill-used sheep. On one small farm in a vast, ancient landscape, a collection of misfits question the nature of what a family can be.
Shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Literary Award 2013
Winner of the NSW Premier's Literary Awards' Christina Stead Prize 2013
Finalist of the Melbourne Prize for Literature for Best Writing Award 2012
Shortlisted for the VIC Premier's Literary Awards' Prize for Fiction 2013 and Prime Minister's Literary Awards' Prize for Fiction 2013
Longlisted for Nita B Kibble Literary Awards for Women Writers' Kibble Literary Award 2013
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742610764
Year: 2012
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 224
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742610764
Year: 2012
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 224
Description:
WINNER OF THE STELLA PRIZE 2013
"clever, original and richly rewarding" Australian Bookseller & Publisher
"it might just be the sweetest book about sex you will ever read" Sydney Morning Herald
On the outskirts of an Australian country town in the 1950s, a lonely farmer trains his binoculars on a family of kookaburras that roost in a tree near his house. Harry observes the kookaburras through a year of feast, famine, birth, death, war, romance and song. As Harry watches the birds, his next door neighbour has her own set of binoculars trained on him. Ardent, hard-working Betty has escaped to the country with her two fatherless children. Betty is pleased that her son, Michael, wants to spend time with the gentle farmer next door. But when Harry decides to teach Michael about the opposite sex, perilous boundaries are crossed.
Mateship with Birds is a novel about young lust and mature love. It is a hymn to the rhythm of country life - to vicious birds, virginal cows, adored dogs and ill-used sheep. On one small farm in a vast, ancient landscape, a collection of misfits question the nature of what a family can be.
Shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Literary Award 2013
Winner of the NSW Premier's Literary Awards' Christina Stead Prize 2013
Finalist of the Melbourne Prize for Literature for Best Writing Award 2012
Shortlisted for the VIC Premier's Literary Awards' Prize for Fiction 2013 and Prime Minister's Literary Awards' Prize for Fiction 2013
Longlisted for Nita B Kibble Literary Awards for Women Writers' Kibble Literary Award 2013