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Issue Details: First known date: 1987... 1987 Dream People : Stories
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Contents

* Contents derived from the London,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe,:Grafton Books , 1987 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
A Lover of Nature and Music and Art, Barbara Hanrahan , single work short story (p. 1-16)
Ida Spider, Barbara Hanrahan , single work short story (p. 17-28)
Win and Royce Threadgold, Barbara Hanrahan , single work short story (p. 29-36)
Annie M., Barbara Hanrahan , single work short story

Annie M. is an old woman with rheumatoid arthritis. She requires the help of her neighbors to push her wheelchair for a walk or to buy her groceries. In her home, she has made adjustments to help her live as she likes. As she describes these little adjustments, she reminisces over her past.

 (p. 37-50)
Tottie Tippett, Barbara Hanrahan , single work short story (p. 51-62)
Pughole Kid, Barbara Hanrahan , single work short story (p. 63-97)
Lily, Barbara Hanrahan , single work short story (p. 98-102)
Aunties and Uncles, Barbara Hanrahan , single work short story

After Ronda's father passes away and her mother becomes too ill to care for her alone, they go to live with Ronda's grandparents and Reece, Ronda's aunt, four years older than Ronda and with Down syndrome. Ronda hates Reece and often bullies her. The grandparents also prefer to leave caring for Reece to Ronda's mother.

Some weekends, Ronda also goes to visit the elderly aunties and uncles at Adelaide Hills, each with their own peculiarities. As time passes, they each pass away, but Reece remains.

 (p. 103-114)
Skinny Mick, Barbara Hanrahan , single work short story (p. 115-123)
Allan and Ruby and the Pepper Tree, Barbara Hanrahan , single work short story (p. 124-151)
Cats Currell, Barbara Hanrahan , single work short story (p. 152-164)
Dream People, Barbara Hanrahan , single work short story (p. 165-175)
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