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The Pick-up

By Mike McLeish and Fiona Harris
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Brief Description
You drop 'em off. You pick 'em up. You lose 'em at school camp. Midwife Lizzie is flat out juggling four kids and an absent husband, newly divorced Sam is navigating the 'delights' of online dating, and single mum Megan is contemplating a slightly scandalous relationship.... Read More
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'I was so sad to say goodbye to the parents of Baytree Primary when I finished The Drop-off, and I couldn't wait to meet them again in The Pick-up.' - Liane Moriarty

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You drop 'em off. You pick 'em up. You lose 'em at school camp.

Midwife Lizzie is flat out juggling four kids and an absent husband, newly divorced Sam is navigating the 'delights' of online dating, and single mum Megan is contemplating a slightly scandalous relationship. As if that wasn't enough, this trio of friends has decided to embrace their inner parent helper and volunteer for the annual school camp. If they think their personal lives are chaotic, this camp is going to teach them what the word really means ...

Hilarious and oh so relatable. - Toni Jordan

It's real life, but way funnier. - Sammy J

Anything from these two supremely talented human beings is so welcome! - Julia Zemiro

The Pick-up by Mike McLeish and Fiona Harris is a hilarious novel that dives into the chaos of parenthood and friendship, with an entertaining twist that will leave readers laughing and nodding in agreement.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760688028

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 February 2024

Country: Australia

Imprint: Echo Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 356g

Pages: 400

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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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