
The Great Escape from Woodlands Nursing Home
By: Joanna Nell
Paperback | 30 June 2021 | Edition Number 1
At a Glance
Paperback
RRP $22.99
$21.90
In Stock and Aims to ship in 1-2 business days
When will this arrive by?
The joyous, charming and utterly irresistible new novel from the author of mega-bestseller The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village
At nearly ninety, retired nature writer Hattie Bloom prefers the company of birds to people, but when a fall lands her in a nursing home she struggles to cope with the loss of independence and privacy. From the confines of her 'room with a view' of the carpark, she dreams of escape. Fellow 'inmate', the gregarious, would-be comedian Walter Clements also plans on returning home as soon as he is fit and able to take charge of his mobility scooter.
When Hattie and Walter officially meet at The Night Owls, a clandestine club run by Sister Bronwyn and her dog, Queenie, they seem at odds. But when Sister Bronwyn is dismissed over her unconventional approach to aged care, they must join forces - and very slowly an unlikely, unexpected friendship begins to grow.
Full of wisdom and warmth, The Great Escape from Woodlands Nursing Home is a gorgeously poignant, hilarious story showing that it is never too late to laugh - or to love.
At nearly ninety, retired nature writer Hattie Bloom prefers the company of birds to people, but when a fall lands her in a nursing home she struggles to cope with the loss of independence and privacy. From the confines of her 'room with a view' of the carpark, she dreams of escape. Fellow 'inmate', the gregarious, would-be comedian Walter Clements also plans on returning home as soon as he is fit and able to take charge of his mobility scooter.
When Hattie and Walter officially meet at The Night Owls, a clandestine club run by Sister Bronwyn and her dog, Queenie, they seem at odds. But when Sister Bronwyn is dismissed over her unconventional approach to aged care, they must join forces - and very slowly an unlikely, unexpected friendship begins to grow.
Full of wisdom and warmth, The Great Escape from Woodlands Nursing Home is a gorgeously poignant, hilarious story showing that it is never too late to laugh - or to love.
Industry Reviews
Explores very real issues of ageing and loss of independence, and is packed cover-to-cover with laughs, tears and heartwarming moments - the perfect read for all ages - WellBeing MagazineThe perfect blend of funny and moving; Peggy Smart had me laughing and crying in this ultimately uplifting story - NATASHA LESTER on THE SINGLE LADIES OF JACARANDA RETIREMENT VILLAGEA touching story about the power of memory - The Australian Women's Weekly on THE LAST VOYAGE OF MRS HENRY PARKERA heartwarming story, extremely well written and highly addictive - Herald Sun on THE LAST VOYAGE OF MRS HENRY PARKERFunny and warmly endearing - Weekly Times on THE LAST VOYAGE OF MRS HENRY PARKERThis enchanting novel ... isn't just for the over-50s - Country Style on THE LAST VOYAGE OF MRS HENRY PARKER
ISBN: 9780733642876
ISBN-10: 073364287X
Published: 30th June 2021
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 384
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Edition Number: 1
Dimensions (cm): 20.5 x 13.5 x 2.5
Weight (kg): 0.31
Shipping
Standard Shipping | Express Shipping | |
---|---|---|
Metro postcodes: | $9.99 | $14.95 |
Regional postcodes: | $9.99 | $14.95 |
Rural postcodes: | $9.99 | $14.95 |
How to return your order
At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.
Additional postage charges may be applicable.
Defective items
If there is a problem with any of the items received for your order then the Booktopia Customer Care team is ready to assist you.
For more info please visit our Help Centre.