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Journey to Tangiwai: Tangiwai, 1953

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Journey to Tangiwai: Tangiwai, 1953
Authors and Contributors      By (author) David Hill
SeriesMy New Zealand Story
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:208
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 128
ISBN/Barcode 9781775430063
ClassificationsDewey:823.2
Audience
Children's (6-12)
Edition 2nd Revised edition

Publishing Details

Publisher Scholastic New Zealand Limited
Imprint Scholastic New Zealand
Publication Date 22 November 2010
Publication Country New Zealand

Description

The year is 1953. Peter Cotterill starts the year writing in a journal given to him by his Great Aunt. We follow him through a year of many changes as his town of Napier struggles through hard times in the aftermath of WWII. He joins the scouts and learns to overlook the small-town class structure. The story culminates in a train ride to Auckland with his fellow scouts on the eve of Christmas. In the night, unbeknownst to the travellers, a lahar washes away a railway bridge.

Author Biography

New Plymouth-based award-winning author David Hill (MNZOM), is a widely respected children's author and book reviewer.