Kirjahaku

A story of two friends, their relationships and their business venture. Set in the Queensland, Australia, hinterland.

Quirky characters abound in Wattlevale, home for the elderly in rural Australia, workplace for the caring and ambitious. While some residents are waiting for the end, others find lost love, laughter and larrikinism from some true-blue old bushies. In one year, there's plenty of entertainment and humour. Visiting children find their way into the hearts of many, collecting pearls of wisdom along the way.A feel-good tale, from joy to heartbreak, with enduring characters and inspiring life stories. Another gem of a story from Greta Harvey. --Susan Scott

Pelican Parade, in the small seaside town of Gidgee Harbour, has long been a place of wacky characters, gossip and innuendo. Businesses in themain street come and go, as do the people, and lately the friction has been building, with the behind-closed-doors development of Alistair's recently sold shop. Wilma and Norma, watching from the safety of their shops, are beside themselves as they watch bikies and other undesirables arriving.Only when the people of Pelican Parade see aggressive promotion of a new shopping centre proposal nearby, do they realise the strength in joining together in a fight to preserve the ambience of their street, and all it has to offer.This enjoyable meander through the dynamics of a street, which could be in your local town, will have you smiling and nodding all the way through.