Quaint Deeds
Author: Mackinnon, A.J.
ISBN: 9781760643690
Publisher: Black Inc
Year first published: 31 Oct 2023
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback / softback
h2>From the bestselling author of i>The Unlikely Voyage of Jack de Crow,/i> a hilarious and heart-warming memoir of teaching, treasure hunts and finding your own way in life./h2>BR>BR>b>A hilarious and heart-warming memoir of teaching, treasure hunts and finding your own way in life/b>br>br>A.J. 'Sandy' Mackinnon is best known to readers as a much-loved travel writer. But between eccentric voyages, he has for almost forty years taught at schools in Australia and the UK. In i>Quaint Deeds/i> he brings his trademark wit and warmth to the classroom, recalling the ups, downs and unexpected detours of a teaching life. Along the way, he shares the lessons his students have taught him, often in the most unlikely moments - whether playing pranks, experimenting with home-made fireworks, or searching for buried treasure in the English countryside.br>br>Uproarious and insightful in equal measure, i>Quaint Deeds/i> is an irresistible ode to the magic and mystery of youth.br>br>b>'Not just an adventurer, but an artist, philosopher and keen observer of the world around him' -i>The Canberra Times/i>/b>br>br>b>' A.J. Mackinnon is just such charming company ... a really lovely book' -Sue Cole, ABC Radio/b>br>br>b>'A treasure trove of laughs ... Mackinnon is a playful wordsmith and mischievous storyteller who sees magic and possibility everywhere. Even in its levity, this book is deeply poignant' -Sarah Bacaller, i>The Big Issue/i>/b>br>br>b>'This is a joyful and thought-provoking read for teachers, and anyone whose life course has been changed by one.' -Cheryl Akle, i>The Australian/i>/b>br>br>b>'i>Quaint Deeds/i> is a book populated by quirky and singular characters lovingly brought to life amid the Harry Potteresque charm of a 'fossilised institution;' in the English countryside.' -Fiona Capp, i>The Age/i> i>The Sydney Morning Herald/i> 'Non-fiction pick of the week'/b>
ISBN: 9781760643690
Publisher: Black Inc
Year first published: 31 Oct 2023
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback / softback
h2>From the bestselling author of i>The Unlikely Voyage of Jack de Crow,/i> a hilarious and heart-warming memoir of teaching, treasure hunts and finding your own way in life./h2>BR>BR>b>A hilarious and heart-warming memoir of teaching, treasure hunts and finding your own way in life/b>br>br>A.J. 'Sandy' Mackinnon is best known to readers as a much-loved travel writer. But between eccentric voyages, he has for almost forty years taught at schools in Australia and the UK. In i>Quaint Deeds/i> he brings his trademark wit and warmth to the classroom, recalling the ups, downs and unexpected detours of a teaching life. Along the way, he shares the lessons his students have taught him, often in the most unlikely moments - whether playing pranks, experimenting with home-made fireworks, or searching for buried treasure in the English countryside.br>br>Uproarious and insightful in equal measure, i>Quaint Deeds/i> is an irresistible ode to the magic and mystery of youth.br>br>b>'Not just an adventurer, but an artist, philosopher and keen observer of the world around him' -i>The Canberra Times/i>/b>br>br>b>' A.J. Mackinnon is just such charming company ... a really lovely book' -Sue Cole, ABC Radio/b>br>br>b>'A treasure trove of laughs ... Mackinnon is a playful wordsmith and mischievous storyteller who sees magic and possibility everywhere. Even in its levity, this book is deeply poignant' -Sarah Bacaller, i>The Big Issue/i>/b>br>br>b>'This is a joyful and thought-provoking read for teachers, and anyone whose life course has been changed by one.' -Cheryl Akle, i>The Australian/i>/b>br>br>b>'i>Quaint Deeds/i> is a book populated by quirky and singular characters lovingly brought to life amid the Harry Potteresque charm of a 'fossilised institution;' in the English countryside.' -Fiona Capp, i>The Age/i> i>The Sydney Morning Herald/i> 'Non-fiction pick of the week'/b>
