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Issue Details: First known date: 2006... 2006 Me, Antman and Fleabag
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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)

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Notes

  • 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, Gayle Kennedy , single work short story Indigenous story humour (p. 1-3)
When Ronnie Met Myrtle, Gayle Kennedy , single work short story humour (p. 4-12)
The Grub, Gayle Kennedy , single work short story humour (p. 13-16)
The Counter Lunch, Gayle Kennedy , single work short story humour (p. 17-19)
The Funeral Goer, Gayle Kennedy , single work short story humour (p. 20-22)
The Golden Wedding Anniversary, Gayle Kennedy , single work short story (p. 23-34)
Ma and Dad's Big Trip, Gayle Kennedy , single work short story (p. 35-37)
Shoppin with Aunty Pearlie, Gayle Kennedy , single work short story humour (p. 38-45)
The Water Skiers, Gayle Kennedy , single work short story (p. 46-48)
The Show Comes to Town, Gayle Kennedy , single work short story humour (p. 49-55)
Watchin a Video with Aunty Joanie, Gayle Kennedy , single work short story humour (p. 56)
Grandfather's Medals, Gayle Kennedy , single work short story (p. 57-64)
Whitefulla Dreamin, Gayle Kennedy , single work short story (p. 65-70)
The Hundred Dollar Bill, Gayle Kennedy , single work short story humour (p. 71-76)
Mothballs, Gayle Kennedy , single work short story humour (p. 77-81)
The Purebred Pedigree, Gayle Kennedy , single work short story (p. 83-91)
Me, Antman and Fleabag Hook Up, Gayle Kennedy , single work short story (p. 92-102)
Living on the Moon, Gayle Kennedy , single work short story (p. 103)
The Drought Breaks, Gayle Kennedy , single work short story (p. 104-105)
Aunty Tibby, Gayle Kennedy , single work short story (p. 106-113)
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First known date: 2006
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Works about this Work

In Our Own Voices: 5 Australian Books about Living with Disability Jessica White , 2020 single work column
— Appears in: The Conversation , 3 December 2020;
Humor in Contemporary Aboriginal Adult Fiction Paula Anca Farca , 2013 single work criticism
— Appears in: A Companion to Australian Aboriginal Literature 2013; (p. 125-138)

In this chapter the author explores the creation of humor in recent publications by Aboriginal authors who address issues of social injustice and racism.
Some Red Dirt Laughter David Rollison , 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 McDonald Damian , 2007 single work novel ; Pickle to Pie Glenice Whitting , 2007 single work novel ; Me, Antman and Fleabag Gayle Kennedy , 2006 selected work short story ; Blood Kin Ceridwen Dovey , 2007 single work novel
The Pointed Review Larissa Behrendt , 2007 single work review
— Appears in: National Indigenous Times , 29 November vol. 6 no. 143 2007; (p. 30)
— Review of Me, Antman and Fleabag Gayle Kennedy , 2006 selected work short story
Untitled Shane Strange , 2007 single work review
— Appears in: Bookseller + Publisher Magazine , July vol. 87 no. 1 2007; (p. 55)
— Review of Me, Antman and Fleabag Gayle Kennedy , 2006 selected work short story
Fiction Cameron Woodhead , 2007 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 27 October 2007; (p. 24)
— Review of Me, Antman and Fleabag Gayle Kennedy , 2006 selected work short story ; Redback Lindy Cameron , 2007 single work novel
Bittersweet Knockabout Journey Ian McFarlane , 2007 single work review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 8 December 2007; (p. 12)
— Review of Me, Antman and Fleabag Gayle Kennedy , 2006 selected work short story
The Pointed Review Larissa Behrendt , 2007 single work review
— Appears in: National Indigenous Times , 29 November vol. 6 no. 143 2007; (p. 30)
— Review of Me, Antman and Fleabag Gayle Kennedy , 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 McDonald Damian , 2007 single work novel ; Pickle to Pie Glenice Whitting , 2007 single work novel ; Me, Antman and Fleabag Gayle Kennedy , 2006 selected work short story ; Blood Kin Ceridwen Dovey , 2007 single work novel
Some Red Dirt Laughter David Rollison , 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 Jessica White , 2020 single work column
— Appears in: The Conversation , 3 December 2020;
Humor in Contemporary Aboriginal Adult Fiction Paula Anca Farca , 2013 single work criticism
— Appears in: A Companion to Australian Aboriginal Literature 2013; (p. 125-138)

In this chapter the author explores the creation of humor in recent publications by Aboriginal authors who address issues of social injustice and racism.
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