"Delving into the themes of patriotism, sacrifice and loyalty there is also a whole heap of information about life in New Zealand during World War 2, making this perfect for the classroom."

- Otago Daily Times (NZ),

"A well-written, gripping novel with intense emotional involvement in a well-drawn historical background. It is in the same class as the best of Maurice Gee’s historical novels for young adults."

- Magpies (AUS/NZ),

"A sophisticated, no nonsense novel . Joy Cowley superbly recreates the war time atmosphere in New Zealand"

- Dominion Post (NZ),

An Atonement for children-one of New Zealand's bestloved children's writers tells a morally complex story with a powerful ending. Bert wants nothing more than to be old enough to fight in the war- to handle weapons, defend his country, and have a life filled with adventure. Little does he know that the secrets and danger of war don't always stay at the front line, and that one boy's actions can change everything.
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Bert is eleven and wants nothing more than to fight in the war. But he soon learns that the secrets and danger of war dont always stay at the front line.
" The Bakehouse is a compelling story, both historically and morally. It will get readers of all ages thinking ‘what would I have done?’" Julia Marshall, Publisher

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781776570072
Publisert
2015
Utgiver
Gecko Press; Gecko Press
Vekt
136 gr
Høyde
199 mm
Bredde
130 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
140

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Om bidragsyterne

Joy Cowley is one of New Zealand's best-loved writers for children and adults, with an international reputation. She has won a multitude of awards and honours for her bestselling books, including the Prime Ministers Award for contribution to literature. She was shortlisted for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2018.