Pool

Description

Something strange has happened to the public swimming pool in New Lourdes, Victoria. The water is no longer level and is rumoured to have curative powers. When 16-year-old Wolfgang MulQueen takes a summer job at the pool, he meets Audrey, a blind girl who claims she's nocturnal. With the discovery of a butterfly unknown to science, and an unusual request from Audrey's father, Wolfgang finds himself inextricably drawn into an 18-year-old mystery, the tragic resolution of which will change his life forever.

Justin D'Ath was one of 12 children. He was born in New Zealand, but has lived in Australia since 1971. He has written one adult novel, The Initiate (Collins 1989) which won three awards, and 21 books for children and YA. Justin's short stories have won 54 literary awards, and have been published in 16 countries and translated into six languages. His novels have been published in Australia, Italy, Germany and Denmark. Books by Justin D'Ath include: Shaedow Master, Hunters and Warriors, The Skyflower, Crocodile Attack, and Why did the Chykkan cross the Galaxy?.

A thoroughly absorbing piece of teen literature with issues handled realistically and sensitively. " D Ath is an accomplished writer who can construct a story very well and this one does not disappoint. " This is a wonderful read that will appear to girls and boys over fourteen. " Short-listed for the 2008 Victoria Prize for Young Adult Fiction