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David Hill’s tense, exciting war adventure inspired by the coastwatchers of Operation Pacific during WWII. This book won the 2022 NZSA Heritage Children’s Book Award.
Reviews
Linda Thompson, Rotorua Daily Post ~ Hill knows how to draw young readers in and keep them on the edge of their seats…it will delight teens looking for a bit of action.
Daniel Lovewell, 12 years, Hooked On NZ Books ~ Coastwatcher was unpredictable, with high action excitement that continued throughout the book, making it a real page-turner. I didn’t put it down, instead staying up far too late reading it all in one go! If you are interested in World War II, history or the Pacific, I recommend you read this book, as you won’t be disappointed.
Melinda Szymanik, Kids Books NZ ~ I am always confident when I pick up a novel by David Hill that I am in safe hands and Coastwatcher is no exception. Hill’s writing is, as always, well-crafted with a good pace and authentic feel. And the story is a cracker…Frank must face some major challenges and be the person he will have to live with for the rest of his life. Can he square his soldiering ambitions with his own compassionate nature and how will the consequences of his actions play out? There are plenty of important issues raised here which will give young readers much to think about. Did Frank do the right thing? Does war justify changing who we are inside? …This is a great read.
Azariah Alfante, NZ Booklovers ~ Hill’s storytelling in Coastwatcher is fresh, honest, and descriptive…Fiery metal and saltwater are intertwined with timeless themes of friendship, trust, sacrifice, and hope.
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Award-winning Kiwi author David Hill
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