The Drop-off

Name: The Drop-off
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781760688011
Price: 24.99 NZD
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By Mike McLeish and Fiona Harris

Summary

The Drop-off by Mike McLeish and Fiona Harris is a humorous and heartfelt dive into the trials and tribulations of everyday suburban life. Centred around the morning ritual of the school drop-off, it explores the chaotic and often comical dynamics between parents, teachers, and children. As relationships unravel and secrets surface, the ups and downs reveal universal truths about family and friendship in an engaging narrative.
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The Drop-off

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you enjoy light-hearted and humorous tales that delve into the chaos of parenthood, school runs, and the delightful messes of everyday family life. With witty dialogue and relatable characters, this story offers a comedic look at juggling life's many responsibilities.

At Baytree Primary, it's the adults who are behaving like children.

Description

The Drop-off follows Lizzie, Megan, and Sam, three individuals who don't play by the rules.

Lizzie is a part-time midwife with four kids and a secret past. Sam is a stay-at-home dad whose marriage is on the brink. Megan is a former model with a son, a thriving business, and no time for loneliness.

None of them are very interested in the world of school concerts and working bees... until the day the lollipop man dies and ruins everything...

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760688011

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 April 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Echo Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 352

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Fiction Fiona Harris General Fiction Literary Fiction Mike McLeish

About the Author

Fiona Harris and Mike McLeish are a talented husband-and-wife writing and performing team. They have carved out impressive and unique careers in the arts, both as individuals and as a creative duo.

Fiona has written and co-written fifteen books, for both children and adults. Her extensive work in prime-time TV includes sketch comedy shows like Flipside, Skithouse and Comedy Inc., as well as marquee television dramas like The Beautiful Lie, Tangle and Offspring.
Mike has worked in mainstage musicals - including Keating! The Musical, Shane Warne the Musical, Georgy Girl: The Seekers Musical and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical - and television, in shows such as Utopia, Mustangs, Wentworth and The Time of Our Lives.
In 2019, Mike and Fiona released their internationally award-winning comedy web series The Drop Off, which to date has won a dozen international 'Best Web Series' awards. Channel 9 screened a telemovie version of the show in 2021.

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