He has been awarded three Australian National Literary Awards.
He is now a full-time writer, but has been a speechwriter, senior public servant, farmer, lawyer and small business operator.
Clancy teaches students at the University of the Third Age, has worked with street kids and draws on life’s experiences to write entertaining stories.
Much of Team Skippy is set in south-east Asia.
After a sudden death has Sam Tyler’s life in a spin, she travels to Thailand to take some time to heal.
During her time there, she bonds with eight Thai kids whom she calls Team Skippy, getting to know them and teaching them to swim.
As various dramas unfold, Sam finds herself particularly captivated by Ploy, a non-verbal, highly intelligent eight-year-old.
Arresting a man for abducting a homeless girl, Sam exposes a global paedophile and child-trafficking ring.
She is offered a reward, but Sam wants the money spent on a safe house for homeless kids.
While working towards this cause, Sam meets Kitty and learns of links to her own past.
If you would like to meet Clancy Tucker at Cobram Library reserve your seat by calling Cobram Library on 1300 374 765 or emailing cobram@gvlibraries.com.au
You can also book online via www.gvlibraries.com.au/events/
Copies of Clancy’s books will be available to buy at the event and Clancy is happy to sign your copy.
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