Skimpy: Outrageous True Tales of Crocs, Snakes & Pulling Beers in the Top End by Kellie Arrowsmith

IN THE NORTHERN TERRITOY THE AIR IS HOT, THE BEER IS COLD AND THE CROCS ARE MEAN - AS KELLIE ARROWSMITH DISCOVERED WHEN SHE LEFT THE GOLD COAST TO WORK AS A SKIMPY BARMAID IN THE MINING TOWN OF GOVE, IN EAST ARNHEMLAND.

The job was meant to last two weeks; instead Kellie moved to Gove and into the arms of Dave, a rough-and-tumble outback character with a big heart and the world's worst four-wheel drive. She also brought Chaos, her faithful pit bull, along for the ride.

Soon Dave, Killie and Chaos were living through the Territory's infamous Wet and Dry seasons, taking their chances with croc-infested rivers, and dodging the frogs and snakes that took up residence in their home.

Join Kellie on her funny, fast-paced adventures as she learns to love the Territory - and the Territory leans to love her right back.