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The Wonderful Thing about Phoenix Rose

By: Josephine Moon
Narrated by: Jacqui Duncan
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Summary

 Phoenix Rose is a 35-year-old neurodivergent teacher who is at a crossroads in her career and in her relationship with her boyfriend, Zack. With her sick leave finished, her principal demands she return to school, whether Phoenix feels ready or not. But when she receives an urgent plea from a friend in Tasmania who needs to rehome her beloved animals, Phoenix, who has always led with her heart, spontaneously decides to help.

When she suddenly finds herself the custodian of an eccentric dog, two cats, a clutch of chickens and a geriatric pony, she makes another snap decision - to provide a new home for them all herself. The trouble is, she will have to drive the menagerie all the way back to Brisbane in time to return to Zack and her job - and she cannot do it alone.

She enlists the help of Lily - a colourful younger woman who, like Phoenix, is autistic - as well as resourceful members of their online community. Together the new friends must navigate unexpected twists, setbacks and moments of heartbreak and triumph as they both move towards a new identity and understanding of themselves.

As well, they seem to be collecting ever-more stray animals along the journey . . .

The Wonderful Thing about Phoenix Rose is a joyful and moving tale of a woman's commitment to fulfilling a friend's dying wish, while finding her own inner strength and power and sharing it with others along the way. Animals Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Neurodiversity Inspiring Heartfelt
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This is a delight from start to finish. A fabulous, funny, warm story for lovers of road trips, dreamers of vet doctor days and those nervous about night terrors. It is the best neurodiversity explainer I've read. Thanks, Josephine.

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I'm a massive Josephine Moon fan! All her books are amazing, but just finished this and I am in love with her writing style all over again. Phoenix is a school teacher in her 30s and embarks on a road trip with a menagerie of animals from Tassie back to her home in Brisbane. I felt like I was on this road trip with Phoenix and Lily and all the animals. Stopping at lots of towns along the way that I have been to myself. I was devastated that our trip had to end. I get so involved I feel lost when a good book finishes.

In love with Moons writing style all over again!

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Wonderful adventure through parts of eastern Australia with a van of animals and quirky characters. Loved it.

What a ride

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