
Family Tree Novel
DOWN UNDER Kussins
Mark Wayne Adams(Author)
Gina Edwards(Editor)
Caballo Books (Publisher)
Published on 6. November 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
292 pages
978-1-951232-01-6 (ISBN)
Description
Pester’s unyielding pranks force Driew to question his biggest bother’s loyalty. Through twins, Able and Cain Poe’s, countrifyin’ lessons, Driew uproots Pester’s botherly intentions and a Qweepie family secret. He cannot change his dreaming or songline, but Driew can change his family pecking order by hiding DOWN UNDER moments beneath an Outback tree’s protective bark.
"Blend of Australian fable and southern culture."
—Sam R. Staley, Award-winning YA Author
"A well-crafted work that reads like poetry."
—Ruffina Oserio, Readers’ Favorite
Readers are introduced to a variety of Australian, American, and Qweepie vernacular throughout the novel series. Choose to adopt or to adapt these terms using the "Language of the Outback" glossary included.
More details
Series
Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to First Grade, Interest Age: From 10 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
415 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-951232-01-6 (9781951232016)
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Persons
Mark Wayne Adams explored the magic of childhood in the creeks, caves and bluffs of western Kentucky. PlayingOutback, conjured an adventurous world between his home near Pennyrile State Park to his hometown of Dawson Springs. Accompanied by pretend horses and a brown baby doll, M. W. grew to love his bizarre Outback family-sometimes more than his "normal" family.Adams's magical adventurous Outback world captivates readers internationally. From the creeks, caves, and bluffs of Dawson Springs Kentucky, families are discovering a strong family magic in small towns.Invite Mark Wayne Adams to Skype worldwide or visit schools by visiting his website: www.markwayneadams.com.