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'A collection of short stories that encapsulates the story of the Aboriginal narrator, her partner Antman, their dog Fleabag and their life in travelling in rural Australia.' (Source: Narragunnawali resource)
Notes
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Dedication: For my brother Clem 'Buddy' Kennedy/ I still miss you
Contents
* Contents derived from the
St Lucia,
Indooroopilly - St Lucia area,
Brisbane - North West,
Brisbane,
Queensland,:University of Queensland Press
, 2007 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
- How Ta Drink in the Park, single work short story Indigenous story humour (p. 1-3)
- When Ronnie Met Myrtle, single work short story humour (p. 4-12)
- The Grub, single work short story humour (p. 13-16)
- The Counter Lunch, single work short story humour (p. 17-19)
- The Funeral Goer, single work short story humour (p. 20-22)
- The Golden Wedding Anniversary, single work short story (p. 23-34)
- Ma and Dad's Big Trip, single work short story (p. 35-37)
- Shoppin with Aunty Pearlie, single work short story humour (p. 38-45)
- The Water Skiers, single work short story (p. 46-48)
- The Show Comes to Town, single work short story humour (p. 49-55)
- Watchin a Video with Aunty Joanie, single work short story humour (p. 56)
- Grandfather's Medals, single work short story (p. 57-64)
- Whitefulla Dreamin, single work short story (p. 65-70)
- The Hundred Dollar Bill, single work short story humour (p. 71-76)
- Mothballs, single work short story humour (p. 77-81)
- The Purebred Pedigree, single work short story (p. 83-91)
- Me, Antman and Fleabag Hook Up, single work short story (p. 92-102)
- Living on the Moon, single work short story (p. 103)
- The Drought Breaks, single work short story (p. 104-105)
- Aunty Tibby, single work short story (p. 106-113)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Other Formats
- also in large print
Works about this Work
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In Our Own Voices: 5 Australian Books about Living with Disability
2020
single work
column
— Appears in: The Conversation , 3 December 2020; -
Some Red Dirt Laughter
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 30 January no. 418 2008; (p. 50) 'That a book of 126 pages celebrates so many memorable characters is testimony to Gayle Kennedy's deft touch. The characters and stories stick, not the language, but it should be said this is beautiful writing, so good you don't notice it.' (David Rollison) Koori Mail 30/01/2008 -
Kernels of Dark Possibility
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian Literary Review , February vol. 3 no. 1 2008; (p. 24)
— Review of Luck in the Greater West 2007 single work novel ; Pickle to Pie 2007 single work novel ; Me, Antman and Fleabag 2006 selected work short story ; Blood Kin 2007 single work novel -
The Pointed Review
2007
single work
review
— Appears in: National Indigenous Times , 29 November vol. 6 no. 143 2007; (p. 30)
— Review of Me, Antman and Fleabag 2006 selected work short story -
Bittersweet Knockabout Journey
2007
single work
review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 8 December 2007; (p. 12)
— Review of Me, Antman and Fleabag 2006 selected work short story
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Untitled
2007
single work
review
— Appears in: Bookseller + Publisher Magazine , July vol. 87 no. 1 2007; (p. 55)
— Review of Me, Antman and Fleabag 2006 selected work short story -
Fiction
2007
single work
review
— Appears in: The Age , 27 October 2007; (p. 24)
— Review of Me, Antman and Fleabag 2006 selected work short story ; Redback 2007 single work novel -
Bittersweet Knockabout Journey
2007
single work
review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 8 December 2007; (p. 12)
— Review of Me, Antman and Fleabag 2006 selected work short story -
The Pointed Review
2007
single work
review
— Appears in: National Indigenous Times , 29 November vol. 6 no. 143 2007; (p. 30)
— Review of Me, Antman and Fleabag 2006 selected work short story -
Kernels of Dark Possibility
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian Literary Review , February vol. 3 no. 1 2008; (p. 24)
— Review of Luck in the Greater West 2007 single work novel ; Pickle to Pie 2007 single work novel ; Me, Antman and Fleabag 2006 selected work short story ; Blood Kin 2007 single work novel -
Some Red Dirt Laughter
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 30 January no. 418 2008; (p. 50) 'That a book of 126 pages celebrates so many memorable characters is testimony to Gayle Kennedy's deft touch. The characters and stories stick, not the language, but it should be said this is beautiful writing, so good you don't notice it.' (David Rollison) Koori Mail 30/01/2008 -
In Our Own Voices: 5 Australian Books about Living with Disability
2020
single work
column
— Appears in: The Conversation , 3 December 2020;
Awards
- 2011 Commended Australian Centre Literary Awards — The Kate Challis RAKA Award
- 2008 nominated Deadly Sounds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music, Sport, Entertainment and Community Awards — Outstanding Achievement in Literature
- 2008 shortlisted Victorian Premier's Literary Awards — Prize for Indigenous Writing
- 2006 winner Queensland Literary Awards — Unpublished Indigenous Writer : David Unaipon Award
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