Cirrus@Austlit

'Jimmy Candlestick is a modern boy whose electronic lifestyle has left him out of touch with other people, with animals and the natural world, and, most critically, with himself. It is only when Jimmy falls ill and is whisked away to the country to stay with Mrs Joye that he begins to really live. When he learns to leave behind the tensions he has grown used to, adventure comes his way, along with a new sense of freedom and happiness.

'Here is a story that will not only intrigue young readers but it will show them the value of relaxation and meditation and offer them some ways to begin to practise these skill themselves.' (Publication summary)

' A heart-warming and beautiful collection of short stories, poetry and photographs. The words and images draw from an organic connection with where the author lives yet reflect the general human condition. At times humorous, at other times sad, these pieces rollick along dusty country roads, down suburban streets and into the lives of ordinary people and accidental heroes, offering a glimpse into the unsung chapters of their lives' (publication blurb).

Baluk Wurrung are ancient Aboriginal words from the languages of the Kulin nation of Victoria that refer to the clan or extended family group and what is spoken from the lips. These stories, told by contributors in oral interviews, were painstakingly gathered by Pauline Mackinnon during the years 2010 and 2011. They give a glimpse into the lives of Aboriginal people in south eastern Melbourne.