The Art of Taxidermy

"A thoughtful exploration of rebuilding life after death, told in grave and tactile verse.”—Kirkus

"An intense exploration of grief."—Steven Herrick, author of By the River and Cold Skin

An "exquisite lyrical verse novel…[a] sharply evocative tale."—West Weekend Magazine

"Couples the swift, clipped charm of a verse novel and the unpredictable beauty of the Australian landscape in a captivating manner…Lingers in the mind for weeks afterwards."—Tulpa Magazine

"Kernot has created an intriguing tale of mystery and the imagination with a haunting ambience…a delightful story about grief transformed and the urge to resurrect and to re-create."—Saturday Paper

"Beautifully written…while the novel is about grief, it is also about the importance of remembering and keeping the memory of loved ones alive."—Magpies Magazine