PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
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)
