Summary
A gripping middle-grade historical novel from award-winning author David Hill, bringing the 1947 Ballantynes fire vividly to life through the eyes of a boy caught at the heart of the disaster.
A powerful child’s-eye view of one of Christchurch’s most devastating disasters, told with David Hill’s trademark warmth, humour and heart.
“A master storyteller … David Hill never disappoints.” - What Book Next
Tuesday, 18 November 1947 begins like any ordinary school day for Ch…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781776953516 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1776953517 |
| Author: | David Hill |
| Publisher: | Penguin Group (NZ) |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 2 March 2027 |
| Dimensions: | 1mm x 1mm x 1mm |
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David Hill
David Hill is one of the best-loved children’s authors living and writing in New Zealand today. His novels for young people range widely and have that rare balance of pace, humour and authentic characterisation that reels in even the most reluctant readers.
His work has been published around the world and translated into many languages, and he has won major awards both in New Zealand and overseas. In 2004 David was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, and in 2005 he was awarded the Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal for his significant contribution to children’s literature.
He is a regular book reviewer and commentator for RNZ, The Spinoff, Newsroom and NZ Listener. He was President of Honour of the NZSA from 2019-2020.
David lives in New Plymouth.
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