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Christine King Christine King i(A1798 works by)
Born: Established: 1963 Melbourne, Victoria, ;
Gender: Female
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1 y separately published work icon 58 Green Street Fifty-Eight Green Street Christine King , Castlemaine : Level Heading , 2019 16713765 2019 single work novel

'Anna and Finn McAllister are a sole parent family living in Castlemaine. After moving constantly for years, they finally find somewhere permanent. It makes a huge difference to their life; stress goes down, they get a pet, they finally get the chance to establish a home. It's lucky they've found somewhere to stay long-term because, shortly after moving into 58 Green Street, Anna has a car accident which gives her epilepsy. Their whole life changes as they struggle to adjust to the new situation. After years of doctors, hospitals and brain surgery, Anna finally regains control of her health: just in time to deal with her son's adolescent phase. Filled with love, humour and honesty, 58 Green Street describes the trials, tribulations and joys of sole-parenthood. A fictional story based on real-life experiences, Christine King lifts the veil of stigma attached to sole-parenthood and emphasises the importance of permanence and security.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Day My Carpet Caught Fire and Other Poems Christine King , Castlemaine : Castlemaine Community Publishing , 2000 Z1187458 2000 selected work poetry
1 Boxes i "Alarm smashes the serenity of sleep.", Christine King , 1992 single work poetry
— Appears in: Perseverance Poets' Collection 1991-1992 1992; (p. 53) The Day My Carpet Caught Fire and Other Poems 2000;
1 Poem for the Lover that Didn't Show Up Because He was Too Stoned i "Patty cake, patty cake, baker's man", Christine King , 1992 single work poetry
— Appears in: Perseverance Poets' Collection 1991-1992 1992; (p. 53)
1 My Head is Full of Tram! i "My uniform's like school,", Christine King , 1987 single work poetry
— Appears in: Luna Linx : Festival of Women's Writing 20th-22nd November 1987 1987; (p. 67-69)
1 Old Mother Hubbard i "Sat in the cupboard", Christine King , 1987 single work poetry
— Appears in: Luna Linx : Festival of Women's Writing 20th-22nd November 1987 1987; (p. 10)
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