“We’re understaffed,” the postie cries, “so if you want some fun, come help me haul these parcels on my daily postal run.”

When a boy ventures down a gully at the back of the yard, he discovers a magical town of mischievous misfits who need his help to deliver their mail on time.

Leading author and illustrator Mitchell Toy returns with a stunningly rendered tale that celebrates the charm and grit of Australian country towns.

Hardcover, 32PP, ISBN 9 780648 655459