It's 1983 in the multicultural city of Melbourne and the worlds of Italy and Greece are about to collide. Giuseppe Allevoni, from good Italian stock, and Kaliopi Papadopoulos, a good Greek girl, fall in love and set in motion a culture clash that, while at times comical, threatens to tear the young lovers apart.
Set against the backdrop 80's fashion in a world of discos, home-grown tomatoes and pissing-angel fountains, Pepe & Poppy is a charming and heartwarming story about love and acceptance and the universal similarities between us all.
"My Big Fat Greek Wedding meets The Wedding Singer"
"Loved it! I laughed and cried." Bridgewater USA
"had me laughing out loud" Rochester USA
"Pepe and Poppy is a true celebration of cultural diversity" Altair Magazine
"A valuable lesson can be learned from reading this book, that other than good fine and wine, a close and loving family - no matter the size - is really the staff of life. Viva Joe Novella!" Australian Provincial Newspapers
"A funny Australian yarn of an Italian wedding in true Greek style" John Morrow's Pick of the Week