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Smoked eel and other tales
151 pages
illustrations, map, portraits
Contents: Character list -- Prologue -- Ned's world -- The internment -- Bike ride to Dannevirke -- Pony club heroes -- Fool's gold -- Miracle Maurice -- Double bounty -- A smoked eel -- Sister Anthony plays for keeps -- The paper round -- Sale day romance -- Blasting gun and the macrocarpas -- Digging the fridge -- Taking the mickey -- Our refugees -- Music room mystery -- The altar wine tastings -- Sister Anthony plays for keeps (part two) -- Wingnut -- Magnus -- Micks and proddies -- Glossary
Summary: Ned, the son of a country policeman, tells the story from his upbeat perspective. He is prepared to have a go at everything without too much thought of a possible outcome. He wrestles with his conscience and his convent school upbringing, as well as respecting his parents' high expectations of their children. He would rather discover from his outdoor experiences than from inside a classroom. His soft-boiled nature ensures the underdog has his backing and his mates his loyalty. A deep love and appreciation of his Mum's constant caring, his Dad's understanding, and, yes, his discipline, made his formative years with his sisters and brother a cheerful and contented time