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Nicola Robinson

Rise & Shine by David Legge & I Know That by Candida Baker, illustrated by Alison Kubbos

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February–March 1998, no. 198
Nicola Robinson reviews 'Rise & Shine' by David Legge and 'I Know That' by Candida Baker, illustrated by Alison Kubbos

‘Yellow, yellow, yellow, yellow, I’m sick of wearing yellow!’ declares the pomposity of puffed-up Mr Toad, intends staying in bed until he gets what he wants – a new blue suit, like those worn by the Moon. Meanwhile, the roosters haven’t crowed, the cows need milking ... saplings want their dew and it’s bitterly cold, and so Mother Nature, Father Time, King Neptune and the Moon set out to solve the problem, with help from the Celestial Tailor. The results are ridiculous and enjoyably rude.

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An interview with Christos Tsiolkas

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October 1995, no. 175
An interview with Christos Tsiolkas, by Nicola Robinson

Christos Tsiolkas, author of Loaded, is a 29-year-old gay, Greek-Australian who lives in Melbourne. His essays, journalism, and reviews have appeared in the gay press, ethnic press, student, and left-wing journals.

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