Adrienne Frater

When Adrienne was first diagnosed with cardiomyopathy she asked, “What is that?” She had never heard of the condition and had trouble finding information. Take Heart is designed to help others with cardiomyopathy and heart failure. As well as telling her story, Adrienne describes how, over time, she learnt to manage—what worked and what didn’t. During her journey, she met...

Set in New Zealand in the 1920s and 1930s, a young boy goes to live with his aunt and cousin to attend school, following the death of his father. He begins work on a school history project which uncovers a family tragedy and a hero in the household. Based on a true story. SS Penguin SOS includes newspaper articles, photographs,...