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A Caravan Like a Canary

By Sasha Wasley
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A Caravan Like a Canary by Sasha Wasley is a compelling story that follows Tara Button as she embarks on an unexpected road trip with her estranged sister after their grandmother’s passing. They discover secrets about their family and confront their past while travelling through the Australian outback in a vintage caravan. The novel beautifully explores themes of reconciliation, adventure, and the bonds of family.
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You might enjoy this book if you love a heartwarming tale with a mix of nostalgia, self-discovery, and adventure. The story involves a journey through Australia that rekindles family bonds, explores past secrets, and offers a chance for personal growth. Its blend of humour and poignant moments is perfect for readers who appreciate character-driven narratives with emotional depth.

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Two road trips. Twenty years apart. Can the memories of a troubled family past finally be put to rest?

When Tara Button’s mother asks her to drive the bright yellow family caravan from one end of the state to the other, it’s her charming but unreliable brother, Zac, who convinces her it’s a good idea. Besides, the road trip might keep Zac out of trouble – and that’s always been a second job for Tara.

Tara doesn’t expect Zac’s enigmatic friend Danh to come along for the ride. Or the bikies that seem to be following them up the coast …

As they travel along the open road, memories of the Buttons’ last trip in the caravan engulf Tara, while a rediscovered love for the wild, glorious ocean chips away at her reserve. When forced to face her past, will Tara find the courage to let go and discover her dreams?

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ISBN: 9780648987505

Publisher: Pantera Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 March 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Pantera Press

Illustration: Text only

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 570g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Sasha Wasley was born and raised in Perth, Western Australia. She completed a PhD in feminist literature at Murdoch University in 2006, and went on to work as a copywriter on topics ranging from mine safety to sex therapy. Sasha’s debut novel was published in 2015, after which she gave up her copywriting business to pursue her fiction writing career. Sasha is passionate about levelling the playing field for members of the community experiencing disadvantage. She is an Ambassador for the Books in Homes Australia charity which provides books of choice for children in disadvantaged circumstances to keep in their home libraries. Today, she lives and writes in the Perth hills region with her partner and two daughters. A lover of animals, Sasha spends her free time pottering in the garden with her flock of backyard chickens. Sasha is the author of Spring Clean for the Peach Queen (2021) and Caravan like a Canary (2022).

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