Possum Tales

"The DELIGHTFUL adventures of Poss and Milly"

...Two characters that grew from a passel of Australian, brush-tail possums that continue to inhabit the family rooftop.  Poss and Milly enjoy a lifetime of rewarding challenges and friendships as they encounter: love, pain, terror, fear, rejection and the miracle of life.

Presently, there are five books in this series, two have been published in softcover and hardback.  
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Meet the Characters

Book 1 - In the lettuce patch

Poss is a bit of a day-dreamer. He never finds the time or the energy to look for food. He cannot understand Milly's concerns.  She is extremely upset.  The job of searching for the day's meal is always left up to her. Though, Poss never seems to mind.  He is never hungry.  

However, in the lettuce patch... ​​

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Book 2 - An odd day

The job of cleaning is never done.  Milly works hard to sweep out the log, but she has not cleaned since last bush fire season.  It is a blustery day.  All is not well in the forest. A broken bottle lies on forest floor. Poss is off with the boys.  He is not due back until well after daybreak.

However, the day grows hot...  ​​

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Coming Soon

Book 3 - The peculiar object

The summer rains are here.  Milly is warmly snuggled up in her hollow log.  She does not want to collect ripe berries from the acacia trees, but she knows she must.  Poss is in the neighbourhood park collecting all sorts of tasty morsels.

However, Poss arrives home extremely eager...

Coming Soon

Book 4 - Home away from home

Milly's babies are not far off.  She is heavily burdened with offspring.  She is concerned they will be caught in a savage bushfire.  She wonders if they should move to a new abode.   Poss is not so sure, but is happy with whatever Milly decides.

"What do you suggest we do?"

Coming Soon

Book 5 - And the rains came

​Milly gave birth in the spring of '92.  It had rained solid, all week long.  The downpipes were a gush with water. Their new abode was warm and safe.  She and Poss had built a wonderful nest beside the chimney stack.  Milly was getting hungry.  She sent Poss off to find food.  The only way out was through a small gap in the galvanised iron-roof.

However, not all went according to plan....