The Way We Have Fun

(Paperback)

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Chris is all set for his family holiday and can barely contain his eagerness to get outside and explore. His family on the other hand, is a little less excited. Theyre plugged into their electronic devices choosing to text, email and take selfies rather than see the stunning (and somewhat extraordinary) sights around them. Chris catches a mischievous racoon cheekily spying on the family, the rest of whom continue to obliviously look into their screens. One morning, the racoon seizes the chance to steal the familys phones, tablets, headphones and chargers scurrying away with them into the wilderness. Mum, Dad and sister dont take the news of their missing gadgets very well and there is a bit of panic. Chris takes the opportunity to show his family the fun they had been missing out on. They retrace their steps picnicking, fishing, swimming and stargazing, but this time without distraction and their holiday goes from sedentary, to spectacular. On their final evening together, Dad reveals a secret trick to the family which takes everyone by surprise, meanwhile mum has never looked so relaxed. As they pack up to leave the next morning, nobody really wants to go everyone has reconnected and been reminded about some simple joys theyd forgotten. They look forward to the journey home, playing games in the car theyd missed out on when they first set off. The racoon watches on, gadgets in-hand. Did he know what effect his thievery would have, or did he simply want to get his hands on those shiny toys for himself We dont know for sure but one thing is certain, Chris ends up having his greatest holiday ever.

Author Bio

Luke has been writing for as long as he could hold a pen, and over the years has had the privilege of writing commercially for a range of audiences, including gigs ghost-writing for prominent AFL players, CEOs and celebrities. Hes been involved writing behind the scenes for major campaigns with notable organisations such as The Salvation Army and Mercedes-Benz, but has long desired to flex his creative muscles in the realm of fiction. Along with his best-friend-illustrator Stace, Luke is excited to embark on the creation of a collection of childrens books which cover topics relevant to a new generation of children. Hes based in Melbourne and loves going on cultural pilgrimages through the city, visiting his favourite bookshops, drinking great coffee and watching the world go by.