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'Welcome to the Northern Rivers, where the 'local wildlife' can refer to more than just the exotic native fauna. After a decade spent in this picturesque corner of Australia, home of chocolate-coated women, pythons in the ceiling, online Russian brides, deadly paralysis ticks, and the mysterious Mullumbimby Monster, Robert Drewe wiped the green zinc cream from his face and set down some of the unusual wildlife experiences that the far north coast of New South Wales - home of the world's greatest variety of ants - has to offer. Drewe's trademark gentle wit, acute observational powers and mastery of the English language are all on display in this collection of sketches and anecdotes based on the quirkiness of daily life. His sharp eye for human foibles - including his own - is tempered with a generosity of spirit. Tall tales from Australia's master of the short story - but this time these short, short stories are true. ' (Publisher's blurb)
Contents
- The Beauty Salon Python, single work short story (p. 1-4)
- Marguerite, single work short story (p. 5-7)
- Lane Days, single work short story (p. 9-12)
- Black Lake, single work short story (p. 13-15)
- Visitors, single work short story (p. 17-20)
- The Case Against the Swamp Hen, single work short story (p. 21-23)
- Spring in the Boondocks, single work short story (p. 25-28)
- Beetroot Soup, single work short story (p. 29-31)
- Vale Chainsaw, single work short story (p. 33-36)
- Gorilla Fingers, single work short story (p. 37-39)
- A Day in the Life, single work short story (p. 41-44)
- Antland, single work short story (p. 45-50)
- Patients' Day, single work short story (p. 51-54)
- Brendan's Bride (1), single work short story (p. 55-57)
- The Revenge of Mount Warning, single work short story (p. 59-61)
- The Camel Dialogues, single work short story (p. 63-65)
- The Noble Dung Beetle, single work short story (p. 67-70)
- The Carnal Needs of the Echidna, single work short story (p. 71-73)
- Nudity, single work short story (p. 75-77)
- Concerning the Paralysis Tick, single work short story (p. 79-81)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Short Spells Conjure Animal Magic
2013
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 14-15 September 2013; (p. 37) The Age , 14 September 2013; The Canberra Times , 17 September 2013; The Canberra Times , 14 September 2013;
— Review of The Local Wildlife 2013 selected work short story -
A Little Fauna and Folk
2013
single work
review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 31 August 2013; (p. 26)
— Review of The Local Wildlife 2013 selected work short story -
Sketches From a Neighbourhood Watch
2013
single work
review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 13-14 July 2013; (p. 20)
— Review of The Local Wildlife 2013 selected work short story -
Curios Coaxed From His Colourful Corner
2013
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 7 July 2013; (p. 13) The Sunday Age , 7 July 2013; (p. 14)
— Review of The Local Wildlife 2013 selected work short story
-
Curios Coaxed From His Colourful Corner
2013
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 7 July 2013; (p. 13) The Sunday Age , 7 July 2013; (p. 14)
— Review of The Local Wildlife 2013 selected work short story -
Sketches From a Neighbourhood Watch
2013
single work
review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 13-14 July 2013; (p. 20)
— Review of The Local Wildlife 2013 selected work short story -
A Little Fauna and Folk
2013
single work
review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 31 August 2013; (p. 26)
— Review of The Local Wildlife 2013 selected work short story -
Short Spells Conjure Animal Magic
2013
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 14-15 September 2013; (p. 37) The Age , 14 September 2013; The Canberra Times , 17 September 2013; The Canberra Times , 14 September 2013;
— Review of The Local Wildlife 2013 selected work short story
- Far North Coast, New South Wales,