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The Misadventures of the Travelling Quirkus
Ever wanted to take to the open road? Ever attempted that with kids? The Quirkus did. It wasn't pretty.
Forget the house and the quarter-acre block. This is one family's hilarious attempt to achieve the new Great Australian Dream - a road trip through the great southern land with kids. Experience the twists and turns of family life on the road with The Ideas Man, Bionic Woman, The Swagman, Chipmunk and Princess Contrary. Take or leave their travel tips and get educated on Australia's lesser known, but quirkier, history, people and places. Most importantly, enjoy. You are about to embark on a true tale only fiction could top.
You don't need to be a parent or traveller to enjoy this read. If you have experienced the chaos of family, The Misadventures of the Travelling Quirkus is for you.
Forget the house and the quarter-acre block. This is one family's hilarious attempt to achieve the new Great Australian Dream - a road trip through the great southern land with kids. Experience the twists and turns of family life on the road with The Ideas Man, Bionic Woman, The Swagman, Chipmunk and Princess Contrary. Take or leave their travel tips and get educated on Australia's lesser known, but quirkier, history, people and places. Most importantly, enjoy. You are about to embark on a true tale only fiction could top.
You don't need to be a parent or traveller to enjoy this read. If you have experienced the chaos of family, The Misadventures of the Travelling Quirkus is for you.
278 pages, Paperback
Published June 22, 2019
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About the author
Karen Casey
2 books1 followerKaren Casey was a journalist for 20 years, working for newspapers and lifestyle magazines around Australia and overseas. While at Latrobe University, she studied creative writing under award-winning author Alex Miller, fostering a love of fiction writing that had been with her since childhood.
Karen’s first unpublished fiction manuscript, The Balaclava Men, was long listed for an Australian Vogel Literary Award. More recently she received a high commendation in the Bert van Bedaf Memorial Award for Best Short Story.
Last year, Karen released her first children’s chapter book, The Extraordinary, Unordinary Gum Tree, a project supporting the Aussie Helpers charity for farmers facing hardship. Karen is currently working on a prequel to The Extraordinary, Unordinary Gum Tree, which will continue to contribute to the charity. It is expected to be released at the end of 2019.
Karen’s first unpublished fiction manuscript, The Balaclava Men, was long listed for an Australian Vogel Literary Award. More recently she received a high commendation in the Bert van Bedaf Memorial Award for Best Short Story.
Last year, Karen released her first children’s chapter book, The Extraordinary, Unordinary Gum Tree, a project supporting the Aussie Helpers charity for farmers facing hardship. Karen is currently working on a prequel to The Extraordinary, Unordinary Gum Tree, which will continue to contribute to the charity. It is expected to be released at the end of 2019.
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November 8, 2019
Definitely funny and weird but useful at the same time
Definitely a recommendation for anyone that wants to read it because you will get a laugh out of it
Definitely a recommendation for anyone that wants to read it because you will get a laugh out of it
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