{"title":"Darren Groth","description":"\u003cp\u003eDarren Groth is an acclaimed author known for his profound storytelling and compelling narratives that often resonate with both young and adult audiences. His works, including \u003cem\u003eBoy in the Blue Hammock\u003c\/em\u003e, beautifully blend heart-warming tales with thought-provoking themes, making them a delightful addition to any reader's collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGroth has a unique talent for crafting stories that are not only entertaining but also educational, encouraging readers to explore diverse perspectives and complex emotions. His books, often categorised under children's literature, provide enriching experiences that captivate the imagination and inspire thoughtful reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're searching for an engaging read for your child or a book that the entire family can enjoy, Darren Groth's works promise to deliver compelling storytelling wrapped in beautifully written prose. Discover the fascinating worlds he creates, where memorable characters and important life lessons await on every page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"boy-in-the-blue-hammock-by-darren-groth-9780889714267","title":"Boy in the Blue Hammock","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAward-winning author Darren Groth's epic story of a dog who will protect the last remaining member of his family, an intellectually disabled boy, at all costs as human civilisation crumbles around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a time of isolation and scarcity, a regressive regime rules with absolute power, turning neighbour against neighbour and crushing dissidence with deadly force. A microcosm of this monstrous time: the tiny Pacific Northwest town of Gilder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a house on the fringes of the decimated hamlet, Tao—a failed service dog turned pet—wakes to find his leash tied to the stairs, his hind leg broken and his family killed. With the world he knows shattered, there is one course of action: lay with his slain masters and wait for the enemy—the \"hounds\"—to return and end his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut it is not the hounds that find him—it is Kasper, fifteen years old, disabled, with limited ability to speak, the sole survivor of the family. With the discovery of Boy, Tao understands he now has a duty: guide the last living member of his pack through the ravaged streets of Gilder to safety. The destination? The only refuge he can conceive in a world gone mad? The site of his training five years before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoy in the Blue Hammock\u003c\/em\u003e is an epic tale of loss and loyalty, of dissent and destruction, of assumption and ableism. With a powerful narrative and evocative prose, the novel poses one of the important questions of our time: When evil silences the people, who will protect those without a voice?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46799632040172,"sku":"9780889714267","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21124513482504.jpg?v=1757239973"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/darren-groth.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}