The Ballad of Desmond Kale explained

The Ballad of Desmond Kale
Author:	Roger McDonald
Country:	Australia
Language:	English
Genre:	Novel
Publisher:	Vintage, Australia
Release Date:	2005
Media Type:	Print (Paperback)
Pages:	638
Isbn:	1-74166-114-5
Oclc:	225200464
Preceded By:	Mr Darwin's Shooter
Followed By:	When Colts Ran

The Ballad of Desmond Kale is a Miles Franklin Award-winning novel by Australian author Roger McDonald.^[1]

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^[2]
• 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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Austlit - The Ballad of Desmond Kale by Roger McDonald . Austlit. 20 July 2023.
2. Web site: Austlit - The Ballad of Desmond Kale - Awards . Austlit. 20 July 2023.