Midge

About the Book

MIDGE is an autobiographic account of the life of author Marjorie Abell, chronicling her birth and early childhood, to her schooldays and the carefree adventures of youth she partook in with her siblings and friends. She remembers the loving environment cultivated by her parents, and what they went through to ensure that their family was well provided for. Readers will follow Marjorie as she grows up and faces the responsibilities brought by maturity, and the changes that occur around her and her family. Ultimately, hers is a touching coming of age story, a pristine photograph of the author’s life experiences.

About the Author

MARJORIE ABELL grew up in the ueensland bush one of fi ve children. Her father was a teacher and taught all his own children. From her earliest years Marjorie loved telling stories, writing and drawing. She started work as a teacher, but regularly resigned to do other work. Her jobs included working on cattle stations, being a ranger and operating a tour boat. Most of her teaching has been on remote aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory. She has a lot of hobbies but particularly loves exploring out of the way places in her four wheel drive and camping out in the bush.