The Little Boat on Trusting Lane

Name: The Little Boat on Trusting Lane
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781925816617
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By Mel Hall

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Summary

In The Little Boat on Trusting Lane by Mel Hall, readers are taken on a heartfelt journey set in a charming, close-knit community. The story revolves around a mysterious boat that appears in the middle of a bustling street, sparking curiosity and touching the lives of the town's residents. As the community unravels the mystery behind the boat, friendships are tested, and poignant life lessons about trust and connection are beautifully revealed.
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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 stories about self-discovery and personal growth, set against the backdrop of charming, small-town life. Filled with engaging characters and a touch of whimsy, it offers a heart-warming tale that delves into themes of trust and resilience. Perfect for those who appreciate a story that blends life's challenges with moments of light-hearted joy.

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An affectionate satire, The Little Boat on Trusting Lane is a story of human connection and the potential of community and friendship to heal. Rashida Murphy, author of The Historian's Daughter, says "the nutmilk chai latte and hemp brigade have a new champion."

Richard runs his alternative healing centre from an old houseboat in a scrapyard on Trusting Lane. The Little Mother Earth Ship provides spiritual sustenance at regular meetings of The Circle of IWEA. While Richard plies his new age wisdom, disciples Finn and August keep the whole enterprise afloat. But warning letters from the council are piling up down the side of the fridge, and the arrival of a new mystic, Celestiaa Davinaa, is about to rock their world. How many alternative healers can one small boat hold before the enterprise capsizes?

Simone Lazaroo said, "This novel made me laugh, cry and wonder . . . Her characters' problems are both regional and global, their insights hard-won, yet often humorous."

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The novel is praised for its delightful subversion and tender insights, appealing particularly to contemporary, mindful readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925816617

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 268g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Mel Hall is a writer and musician based in Walyalup (Fremantle), Western Australia. Her fiction has been longlisted for major writing awards, such as the Peter Carey Short Story Prize (2019), the Fogarty Literary Award (2019) and the Carmel Bird Digital Literary Award (2018). Her novella The Choir of Gravediggers was published by Ginninderra Press in 2016, and her short fiction has appeared in Westerly, The Sleepers Almanac and other Australian journals.