Jack's Island

Norman Jorgensen

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Fremantle Arts Centre Prs
01 February 2024

Set on an island off the coast of Australia during World War II, this is an exciting adventure story about friendship, revenge and growing up.

When war comes to Australia, Jack's family moves to Rottnest Island while his father helps the military build an airfield. Jack is left to explore his new home with his best friend Banjo ... and the pair have a knack for getting in trouble. Trouble that's exacerbated when their new classmate Dafty seeks revenge against the local schoolmaster for a punishment inflicted on Banjo. Will Dafty's loyalty lead to things suddenly becoming more serious?

Written in short, engaging chapters, this poignant and accessible story for younger readers offers valuable insights into wartime Australia.

By: Norman Jorgensen
Imprint: Fremantle Arts Centre Prs
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 200g
ISBN: 9781760992958
ISBN 10: 176099295X
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01 February 2024
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Norman Jorgensen became an avid reader after being given The Secret Seven by Enid Blyton at age seven. His love affair with books has never ended and for the past thirty years Norman has worked in the books trade. In addition to Jack's Island, Norman has published The Smuggler's Curse and his latest, The Wreckers' Revenge - and three picture books - In Flanders Fields, The Last Viking and The Last Viking Returns.