{"product_id":"quaint-deeds","title":"Quaint Deeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFrom the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Unlikely Voyage of Jack de Crow,\u003c\/i\u003e a hilarious and heart-warming memoir of teaching, treasure hunts and finding your own way in life.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA hilarious and heart-warming memoir of teaching, treasure hunts and finding your own way in life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA.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 \u003ci\u003eQuaint Deeds\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUproarious and insightful in equal measure, \u003ci\u003eQuaint Deeds\u003c\/i\u003e is an irresistible ode to the magic and mystery of youth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Not just an adventurer, but an artist, philosopher and keen observer of the world around him' -\u003ci\u003eThe Canberra Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e' A.J. Mackinnon  is just such charming company ... a really lovely book' -Sue Cole, ABC Radio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A treasure trove of laughs ... Mackinnon is a playful wordsmith and mischievous storyteller who sees magic and possibility everywhere. Even in its levity, this book is deeply poignant' -Sarah Bacaller, \u003ci\u003eThe Big Issue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This is a joyful and thought-provoking read for teachers, and anyone whose life course has been changed by one.' -Cheryl Akle, \u003ci\u003eThe Australian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003ci\u003eQuaint Deeds\u003c\/i\u003e is a book populated by quirky and singular characters lovingly brought to life amid the Harry Potteresque charm of a 'fossilised institution;' in the English countryside.' -Fiona Capp, \u003ci\u003eThe Age\u003c\/i\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ci\u003eThe Sydney Morning Herald\u003c\/i\u003e 'Non-fiction pick of the week'\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"A.J. Mackinnon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43516588097597,"sku":null,"price":35.14,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/7689\/2989\/files\/9781760643690.jpg?v=1787558601","url":"https:\/\/www.palmleaf.com.au\/products\/quaint-deeds","provider":"Palmleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}