The Ballad of Desmond Kale

The Ballad of Desmond Kale is a Miles Franklin Award-winning novel by Australian author Roger McDonald.

Dedication

Synopsis Desmond Kale escapes from his detention at Botany Bay and heads into the bush to look after a flock of Merino sheep. Meanwhile the wardens at the prison seek his re-arrest.

Critical reception Luise Toma on "MC Reviews" noted:

Awards Miles Franklin Award, winner 2006 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, longlisted 2007 Festival Awards for Literature (SA) Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature — Award for Fiction, winner 2008

See also 2005 in Australian literature

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