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Clancy Tucker

Biography

Clancy writes young adult fiction for reluctant readers, but has also achieved success as a poet and photographer. He has lived in four countries, speaks three languages. He has been short-listed and highly commended in writing contests: 2006 & 2007 National Literary Awards, Raspberry & Vine (twice), Positive words, Australian Writers On-Line, Shaggy Sheep Tale, The Cancer Council Arts Awards (2005 & 2008), The Dusty Swag Awards (2010) and had ten short stories published in literary magazines (Page Seventeen, Branching Out & Positive Words), newspapers (The Standard, Mountain Views & The Advocate), written articles for Kid Magazine in the USA and won a poetry prize to name a life-size statue designed by renowned Belgian sculptor, Bruno Torfs. In 2010, he was awarded a two-week mentorship by the National Education & Employment Foundation. He is now a full time writer but has been a speechwriter, public servant, farmer, and small business operator. Clancy has worked with street kids and draws on life’s experiences to write entertaining stories for kids.

Where to find Clancy Tucker online

Website: http://www.clancytucker.com.au

Where to buy in print

http://www.clancytucker.com.au

Books

Life Sucks! by
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 113,070. Language: English. Published: April 26, 2021 by Morris Publishing Australia. Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Social Issues
Sam Tyler studies law at Folkestone University, becomes involved in the Student Council, the karate club, and works part-time at Ollie’s Tavern. Follow Sam’s journey as she fights to defend four students who fall foul of the university’s hierarchy and face expulsion, and investigates the university’s sly attempt to acquire the property of a wealthy old lady, Mrs Chandler.
Love Ya Work by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 58,840. Language: English. Published: January 8, 2018 by Morris Publishing Australia. Categories: Fiction » Adventure » General
This is a collection of Clancy’s short stories, bush poetry and anecdotes from a ‘Life on the run’. Many of the stories are based on true-life. So, get in, buckle up and hold on. This book will make you laugh and cry.
Irish Gold by
Price: $3.00 USD. Words: 43,080. Language: English. Published: May 31, 2017 by Morris Publishing Australia. Categories: Fiction » Historical » Australia & New Zealand
Another Australian history adventure novel by award-winning author Clancy Tucker. A story of bushrangers, bravery and betrayal. Pat Toomey’s violent father dies, leaving Pat, his mother and four sisters in the Port Phillip District of Australia during the 1850’s gold rush. Pat and best friend, Seamus, are offered a job by Irishman, Michael Macevoy; to transport supplies to miners in Ballarat.
Bold Journey by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 37,510. Language: English. Published: February 5, 2017 by Morris Publishing Australia. Categories: Fiction » Historical » Australia & New Zealand
This modern fiction novella is dedicated to those who left their homeland to make a new home in Australia. The struggles and challenges the Agnelli family face are the struggles of every migrant family of the post-war years. The courage and determination of they have to adapt and succeed reflect the characteristics of migrants of that era, and many of those of today.
Kick-Ass Tyler by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 49,140. Language: English. Published: April 20, 2016 by Morris Publishing Australia. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Action & Adventure / Survival Stories
Sam Tyler is a feisty 14 year-old girl who lives in a seaside town, and becomes rebellious after the death of her father. When a classmate, Zoran Cepnic, is abducted, Sam forms a committee to find him, and the entire school is fired-up to help. While investigating her friend's disappearance, she is also abducted and ends up in an isolated farmhouse with Zoran. How will they escape?
Mister Rainbow by
Price: $3.00 USD. Words: 30,660. Language: Australian English. Published: March 10, 2016 by Morris Publishing Australia. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Action & Adventure / Survival Stories
Maddie and Toby love fishing, and live in a small mill town where people are dying from ‘Mill Flu’. Keen to catch the biggest rainbow trout ever, ‘Mister Rainbow’, they disobey orders, fish in the ‘Big Pool’ and find a recluse, Colonel Bolt, living in a shack in the bush. Then, Toby goes missing. Desperate to find her fishing partner, Maddie calls Colonel Bolt for help. Will they find Toby alive?
Sheeza by
Price: $3.00 USD. Words: 28,340. Language: English. Published: August 15, 2015 by Morris Publishing Australia. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Bullying
The long-awaited novella about disabilities, loyalty and courage, from award-winning author Clancy Tucker.
Ky! by
Price: $3.79 USD. Words: 40,150. Language: English. Published: April 19, 2015 by Morris Publishing Australia. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Bullying
This award winning, modern fiction novel deals with bullying, refugees, asylum seekers, sickness, sport, competing, friendships, racism and bigotry. Rida Khalid is a Muslim refugee from Iran. She is bullied by two girls at school for wearing a hijab (Muslim headscarf), reading books and wearing glasses, and seeks refuge in an old man’s garden after school.
A Drover's Blanket by
Price: $3.00 USD. Words: 104,210. Language: English. Published: February 11, 2015 by Morris Publishing Australia. Categories: Fiction » Historical » Australia & New Zealand
This book continues the story of Gunnie Danson from the book Gunnedah Hero. Fifteen-year-old ‘Gunnie’ Danson begins work at Wiralee Station, a cattle station owned by his family since 1848, and one made famous by his great-great-grandfather, Smokey ‘Gun’ Danson. Gunnie attends a clearing sale at Swenson Station where his great-great-grandmother, Molly, was born and discovers more family secrets.
Pa Joe's Place by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 98,040. Language: English. Published: June 4, 2014 by Morris Publishing Australia. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Concepts / General
Boo is a seven-year-old Thai girl whose father is dying. She must leave home and travel 1700 kilometres to live in an orphanage, ‘Pa Joe’s Place’, run by a foreigner (farang). With a bag of clothes, some food and a mysterious envelope addressed to ‘Pa Joe’, she endures an adventurous train trip to Songkhla.
Gunnedah Hero by
Price: $4.95 USD. Words: 81,070. Language: English. Published: December 14, 2011 by Morris Publishing Australia. Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Historical
Gunnedah ‘Gunnie’ Danson receives a surprise gift. His late grandfather left him a box containing a manuscript written by his great-great-grandfather. At the back of the manuscript is an envelope - NOT to be opened until Gunnie has read the story. At Wiralee Station, family secrets are revealed. The family cattle station is under threat. Will the contents of the mysterious envelope save it?

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