Brother Sister Soldier Cousin
It's war-time and a challenging year lies ahead for Helen. Her brother Harry is fighting in Egypt and her sister treats her with unreasonable contempt. When Helen discovers all is not as she has been led to believe it's like, 'that song on the radio where a family is so mixed up ... read full description below.
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| ISBN-13 |
9781877460319 |
| ISBN-10 |
1877460311 |
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| Stock |
Available |
| Status |
Available at publisher; usually ships 5-14 working days |
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| Publisher |
Random House |
| Imprint |
Longacre Press |
| Publication Date |
19 June 2009
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| International Publication Date |
1 June 2009 |
| Publication Country |
 New Zealand |
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| Format |
Paperback |
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| Author(s) |
By Johnston, Phyllis |
| Category |
Historical Fiction
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| Interest Age |
6-12 years |
| Reading Age |
6-12 years |
| NBS Text |
Children's Fiction |
| ONIX Text |
Children/juvenile;Young adult |
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| Number of Pages |
160 |
| Dimensions |
Width: 131mm
Height: 197mm
Spine: 13mm |
| Weight |
162g |
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| Dewey Code |
823.2 |
| Catalogue Code |
Not specified |
Description of this Book
It's war-time and a challenging year lies ahead for Helen. Her brother Harry is fighting in Egypt. Her sister treats her with unreasonable contempt. The cows have to be milked, twice every day. Dad hasn't told anyone his heart is wonky and he's far too tired. Ginger, Helen's faithful, old horse, is wearing out, and her friend Barbara is keeping secrets from her. Then there's Helen's nickname and all it implies ...When Helen discovers all is not as she has been led to believe it's like, 'that song on the radio where a family is so mixed up someone was his own grampa.' An affecting story told with an assured authenticity, warmth and humour.
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Author's Bio
Phyllis Johnston was a child during World War II with two of her brothers serving overseas. She clearly remembers how the BBC World Service ruled their lives. Phyllis was the eighth of nine children and an aunt wanted to adopt her at birth. 'My mother clutched me in her arms and said she could never give away a child.' This story always thrilled Phyllis and it led her to imagine what it would be like to be an only daughter and wondered what it would be like to be adopted. For her this was the setting of Brother Sister Soldier Cousin, a story of identity with a background of war. Phyllis has written many novels for children. In 1998 she was awarded the Betty Gilderdale Award for distinguished service to New Zealand children's literature. Her most recent novel, Dead Dan's Dee, was shortlisted for the 2008 NZ Post Children's Book Awards. Phyllis lives in Hamilton and has three adult children.
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