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Displaced

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Displaced by Cristina Sanders is a tale of resilience and discovery, documenting the journey of children forced to navigate a world disrupted by unforeseen challenges. The story explores themes of displacement and adaptation, as young protagonists uncover resilience amidst adversity. Set against a backdrop rich in cultural and emotional landscapes, the book gently addresses the harsh realities faced by displaced individuals while emphasising the power of friendship and hope.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Displaced

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An enthralling historical novel of immigration, courage and first love from an award-winning New Zealand author.

Displaced follows Eloise and her family as they leave Cornwall on a treacherous sea journey to start a new life in 1870s colonial New Zealand. During the voyage, Eloise meets Lars, a Norwegian labourer travelling below decks, and their lives begin to intertwine.

When her brother disappears, her father leaves, and the family is left to fend for themselves in their new home, Eloise must find the strength to stand up for what she believes in and the people she loves.

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Displaced is praised for its appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction infused with elements of romance. The book's narrative is engaging and suited to its intended audience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760653347

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 269g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Cristina Sanders is an historical fiction writer from Wellington, now living in Hawke's Bay. She began her career in the book trade in her parents’ children’s bookshop and spent some years with Collins Publishers in NZ, Hodder & Stoughton in London and back home to Booksellers New Zealand. This was followed by three children and a business career. In 2018 she completed the Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing at Whitireia. She works with a forest regeneration project, and spends her downtime up the mast of the Spirit of New Zealand. In 2020 she won the Storylines Tessa Duder award for an unpublished YA manuscript, with a novel about an immigrant family in the 1870s. Her debut novel, Jerningham, about the recklessness of colonial New Zealand, will be published in June 2020.

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