| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Cover; Praise for Tony Birch; Author Biography; Also by Tony Birch; Title Page; Imprint Page; Dedication; Contents; The Ghost Train; Harmless; Death Star; Joe Roberts; The White Girl; Party Lights; Liam; Painted Glass; Sissy; Frank Slim; Raven and Sons; Paper Moon; The Good Howard; Colours; Worship; Acknowledgements |
| Summary |
In this unforgettable new collection, Tony Birch introduces a cast of characters from all walks of life. These remarkable and surprising stories capture common people caught up in the everyday business of living and the struggle to survive. From a young girl who is gifted to a middle-class family for Christmas to a homeless deaf man unexpectedly faced with the miracle of a new life, Birch's stories are set in gritty urban refuges and battling regional communities. His deftly drawn characters find unexpected signs of hope in a world where beauty can be found on every street corner & ndash; a message on a T-shirt, a friend in a stray dog or a star in the night sky. Common People shines a light on human nature and how the ordinary kindness of strangers can have extraordinary results. With characteristic insight and restraint, Tony Birch reinforces his reputation as a master storyteller. Stories include: "The Ghost Train", "Harmless", "Colours", "Joe Roberts", "The White Girl", "Party Lights", "Paper Moon", "Painted Glass", "Frank Slim", "Liam", "Raven and Sons", "The Good Howard", "Sissy", "Death Star", "Worship." |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed September 1, 2017) |
| Subject |
Short stories, Australian -- 21st century
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Short stories, Australian.
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Australian literature.
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FICTION -- General.
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Australian literature
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Short stories, Australian
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Short stories, Australian
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Short stories, Australian
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Australian literature
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novels.
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short stories.
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Novels
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Short stories
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Fiction
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Fiction.
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Short stories.
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Novels.
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Romans.
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Nouvelles.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780702260735 |
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0702260738 |
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9780702260742 |
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0702260746 |
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