Two stories from one of Australia’s master storytellers.
In “Draining the Lake”, two boys discover what they think to be the Lost City of Atlantis, submerged in a spooky lake near their town. They alert the press and are poised for fame and fortune. What could possibly go wrong?
In “The Family Business”, Elvis impersonator dad hatches a scheme for a new act, featuring his stage-shy son as Young Elvis. The son pretends to go along with it, but has a different act in mind, which doesn’t quite go to plan.
IP (Interactive Publications Pty Ltd) –
Fast paced, cleverly crafted and illustrated with superbly evocative black and white photographs, these two ‘boys own’ novellas by multi award winning author,Archie Fusillo, will appeal particularly to pre-teen boys. The protagonists in ‘Draining The Lake’ and ‘The Family Business’ are totally immersed in their own lives to the exclusion of others: they delight in discovering mysteries, outwitting the grownups and designing pranks. Inevitably, their carefully plotted plans backfire spectacularly!
– Lesley Reece AM
Chair, Writing Western Australia
Founding Director The Literature Centre (1991-2021)