Little Crackers by Beda Higgins
Longlisted for the Edge Hill and Frank O'Connor Short Story awards 2015. A mother struggles to bond with her newborn baby; a student obsesses about flies spreading their killer germs; a young boy dreads the bullies who torment him. People can look ‘normal’, but appearances often mask a darker inner reality. Inspired by the author’s experiences as a nurse over the last thirty years, and written with compassion and a wild imagination, Little Crackers opens a world of strange characters – the paranoid, the isolated, the exploited and the wicked – and raises questions about how we care for the most vulnerable members of our society. Obsession, dementia, post-natal depression, psychosis and even murder all feature in this quirky, surprising Tales of the Unexpected for the 21st century.
"These stories challenge the very idea that such a state as “normal” existsIn Beda Higgins’ fictional world, conventional life and attitudes are suspect. To be human is to be damaged, and to be damaged is to be human." -- James Robertson
A terrifically dark and frightening collection, Little Crackers jolts with electricity and malice. ...hits the bullseye on almost every shot...genuine compassion...intense storylines. -- Mslexia
Full of surprising twists and unexpected outcomes…taking the reader on a journey through other people’s unique stories. -- Matthew Bradby * Queen’s Nursing Institute *
A terrifically dark and frightening collection, Little Crackers jolts with electricity and malice. ...hits the bullseye on almost every shot...genuine compassion...intense storylines. -- Mslexia
Full of surprising twists and unexpected outcomes…taking the reader on a journey through other people’s unique stories. -- Matthew Bradby * Queen’s Nursing Institute *
Beda Higgins is an award-winning author and poet whose short stories have garnered fantastic reviews. Her first collection, Chameleon, received a Read Regional Recommendation and was longlisted for the Edge Hill Short Story Prize. Beda’s three novels have all been highly commended - with shortlistings and longlistings for several prizes. She’s a regular contributor to Independent Nurse and a writing mentor on behalf of several projects.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781908643681 |
| ISBN 10 | 1908643684 |
| Title | Little Crackers |
| Author | Beda Higgins |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Saraband |
| Year published | 2014-11-06 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Prizes | Winner of Mslexia International Short Story Competition., Short-listed for National Lit Idol., Short-listed for Luke Bitmead Prize. |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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