The Bakehouse by Joy Cowley
TITLE INFORMATION Joy Cowley is one of New Zealand’s bestloved writers for children and adults, with an international reputation. She lives in Featherston, New Zealand. She has won a multitude of awards for her best-selling books. Also by Joy Cowley from Gecko Press Dunger Speed of Light Snake and Lizard Friends Stories of the Wild West Gang Just One More Joy Cowley’s myriad awards and honours are too numerous to list but include: • Prime Minister’s Award for Literary Achievement, 2010 • Dame Commander of the New Zealand Order of Merit, 2005 • AW Reed Award for Contribution to New Zealand Literature, 2004
Book suitable for ages: 9 to 13 An Atonement for children—one of New Zealand’s bestloved children’s writers tells a morally complex story with a powerful ending. about the book 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. Reviews & awards Recent Joy Cowley / Gecko books for this age group, and in the same format / look and feel: Dunger (2013) • Winner, Junior Fiction, NZ Post Book Awards for Children and Young Adults • Winner, Esther Glen Junior Fiction, LIANZA Book Awards • Storylines Notable Book Speed of Light (2014) • Storylines Notable Book
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198 x 129mm 140 pages Paperback ISBN: 978-1-776570-07-2 Origin: New Zealand
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