Quaint Deeds: Unlikely Adventures in Teaching and Treasure-hunting

From the bestselling author of The Unlikely Voyage of Jack de Crow, comes a hilarious and heart-warming memoir of teaching, treasure hunts and finding your own way in life.

A J ‘Sandy’ Mackinnon is best known to readers as a much-loved travel writer. But between eccentric voyages, he has for almost forty years taught at schools in Australia and the UK. In Quaint Deeds he brings his trademark wit and warmth to the classroom, recalling the ups, downs and unexpected detours of a teaching life. Along the way, he shares the lessons his students have taught him, often in the most unlikely moments—whether playing pranks, experimenting with home-made fireworks, or searching for buried treasure in the English countryside.

Uproarious and insightful in equal measure, Quaint Deeds is an irresistible ode to the magic and mystery of youth.

Fans of Sandy’s adventures will be delighted to hear that he is currently undertaking Part II of his adventure of The Unlikely Voyage of Jack de Crow, sailing a mirror dinghy from the Danube Delta to Venice. He will be back in Australia for the publication of Quaint Deeds.

Quaint Deeds by A J Mackinnon

Out 31 October from Black Inc.

WIN: Email for your chance to receive 1 of 10 copies. Please don’t forget to include your postal address.

The Advance Copy Giveaway is sponsored by the publisher. To feature your title in this section, contact our advertising manager.

Category: Advance copy giveaway