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I am trying to track down a copy of the 1982 Melbourne book called  "come on the Demons it was written by Lorraine Wilson.

Trying to collect the set of that first series in 1982.

Any assistance is greatly appreciated

thank you

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    I've been trying to find this book too - remember we had it in the school library as a kid. My son's got the current incarnation (same author) 

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    you should have put it in the school bag and never looked back?. Is the author Lorriane Wilson still alive? might be an idea to get in contact with her through her facebook page or contact the book publisher.

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    We have it at my parents house; sadly not for sale I am afraid.

     

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    7 minutes ago, Win4theAges said:

    you should have put it in the school bag and never looked back?. Is the author Lorriane Wilson still alive? might be an idea to get in contact with her through her facebook page or contact the book publisher.

     

    I have contacted Lorraine Wilson, she does not have any back copies at all, and the publishers are long gone.

     

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    39 minutes ago, langers1971 said:

    I am trying to track down a copy of the 1982 Melbourne book called  "come on the Demons it was written by Lorraine Wilson.

    Trying to collect the set of that first series in 1982.

    Any assistance is greatly appreciated

    thank you

    21584991_1951282508421379_1390078409_n.jpg?oh=e0dbeb57c0cf8e9bb56fcbacf513f066&oe=59B7CC7E

     

     

    I saw someone was looking for these on Facebook not that long ago. I saw that someone posted a photo of a memorabilia shop on perhaps Fitzroy that was owned by an ex-Collingwood player. They mentioned that that shop had a few. Not sure which teams thought. Good luck.

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    2 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    I saw someone was looking for these on Facebook not that long ago. I saw that someone posted a photo of a memorabilia shop on perhaps Fitzroy that was owned by an ex-Collingwood player. They mentioned that that shop had a few. Not sure which teams thought. Good luck.

    It was probably me who posted it on facebook!!  but thanks anyway

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    6 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    I saw someone was looking for these on Facebook not that long ago. I saw that someone posted a photo of a memorabilia shop on perhaps Fitzroy that was owned by an ex-Collingwood player. They mentioned that that shop had a few. Not sure which teams thought. Good luck.

    http://www.memorabiliaonsmith.com.au/

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    3 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    There s an AFL Memorabilia shop in Martin St Gardenvale, that may have a copy...

    they are no longer in Martin st, Gardenvale, they moved 2 years ago to Poath Rd, Hughesdale, i have spoken to them, they cant help me with them, but thank you anyway

     

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    It's an unfortunate title for a children's book.

     

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    59 minutes ago, langers1971 said:

    they are no longer in Martin st, Gardenvale, they moved 2 years ago to Poath Rd, Hughesdale, i have spoken to them, they cant help me with them, but thank you anyway

     

    Oh really. Had no idea. Thanks for that

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    I believe that this is the book with the kid who goes to the footy with his mum and a 'tartan rug and a thermos of coffee'.

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    18 hours ago, langers1971 said:

    I am trying to track down a copy of the 1982 Melbourne book called  "come on the Demons it was written by Lorraine Wilson.

    Trying to collect the set of that first series in 1982.

    Any assistance is greatly appreciated

    thank you

    21584991_1951282508421379_1390078409_n.jpg?oh=e0dbeb57c0cf8e9bb56fcbacf513f066&oe=59B7CC7E

     

     

    Langers, i bought one from this site a couple of years ago. They are always getting in new stock of old vfl books.
    http://www.blaqbooks.com.au/

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    Just out of curiosity, can someone give me some spoilers and tell me the plot of the book?

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    It is narrated by a young BBO before his 'lifestyle change' and subsequent move to the manor at Romsey.

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