NZ Children & Young Adult Book Award 2022
Finalist for Young Adult Fiction Award Click here to visit Awards shortlist
An enthralling historical novel of immigration, courage and first love from an award-winning New Zealand author.
Eloise and her family must leave Cornwall on a treacherous sea journey to start a new life in 1870s colonial New Zealand. On the ship across, Eloise meets Lars, a Norwegian labourer travelling below decks, and their lives begin to intertwine. When her brother disappears, her father leaves and the family are left to fend for themselves in their new home, Eloise must find the strength to stand up for what she believes in and the people she loves.
Historical
Age: From 14 to 16 years
Paperback
Cristina Sanders
304 pages
H: 198mm W: 131mm
Weight: 269 grams