Things a Map Won't Show You: Stories from Australia and Beyond

Download or read book Things a Map Won't Show You: Stories from Australia and Beyond written by Pam Macintyre and published by Penguin Group Australia. This book was released on 2012-02-22 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unforgettable collection of short fiction, poetry and comic art from Australia and beyond . . . A boy who tries to fly, a cricket game in a refugee centre, a government guide to kissing, the perils of hunting goannas, an arranged marriage, an awkward blind date, a girl who stands on her head, an imprisoned king and a cursed Maori stone . . . Sometimes funny, sometimes dramatic, always compelling, this collection featuring both established writers and emerging talent will broaden your horizons and excite your imagination. Including: James Roy * Tanveer Ahmed * Michael Pryor * Ursula Dubosarsky * Sonya Hartnett * Doug MacLeod * Oliver Phommavanh * Brenton McKenna * Tara June Winch * Sudha Murty * Oodgeroo