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Sunshine Road
Brief Description
Eastbourne, late 1960s. Ten-year-old Sarah is restless and curious, and she forms a close friendship with Becky, sharing secrets, dreams, and the hopes of youth. But when Becky moves away, and Sarah’s mother – trapped in an unhappy marriage – leaves on an extended overseas trip,...
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Eastbourne, 1960s-70s. Sarah and Becky share a close childhood bond, but growing up brings freedom, risk and choices that shape Sarah's path. When Becky returns, their lives meet in unexpected ways, prompting Sarah to face the person she is - and the one she hopes to become.
- A vivid, semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story set in 1960s–70s Eastbourne, capturing the social atmosphere of the era with authentic detail.
- Follows a compelling emotional journey of friendship, family tension, first love and life-shaping choices as Sarah navigates adolescence largely on her own.
- Delivers a powerful, relatable exploration of resilience, self-acceptance and the lasting impact of childhood bonds, appealing to readers who enjoy character-driven New Zealand fiction.
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Description
Eastbourne, late 1960s. Ten-year-old Sarah is restless and curious, and she forms a close friendship with Becky, sharing secrets, dreams, and the hopes of youth. But when Becky moves away, and Sarah’s mother – trapped in an unhappy marriage – leaves on an extended overseas trip, fourteen-year-old Sarah is left with little supervision.
A chain of events with long-lasting repercussions is set in motion as Sarah navigates the challenges of adolescence: first love, wild 1970s parties, and choices that will ultimately shape her future.
When Becky returns, she collides with Sarah’s life in unexpected ways, forcing Sarah to confront who she wants to be and where she wants to go next.
An evocative semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story of friendship, family, love, betrayal, and resilience, Sunshine Road explores the journey of self-discovery, the courage of self-acceptance, and the transformative power of embracing your inner knowing of who you can become.
A chain of events with long-lasting repercussions is set in motion as Sarah navigates the challenges of adolescence: first love, wild 1970s parties, and choices that will ultimately shape her future.
When Becky returns, she collides with Sarah’s life in unexpected ways, forcing Sarah to confront who she wants to be and where she wants to go next.
An evocative semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story of friendship, family, love, betrayal, and resilience, Sunshine Road explores the journey of self-discovery, the courage of self-acceptance, and the transformative power of embracing your inner knowing of who you can become.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780473770334
Publisher: Catherine Manchester
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 January 2026
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Catherine Manchester
DIMENSIONS
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 376
About the Author
Catherine Manchester, born in 1957, grew up in the coastal settlement of Eastbourne, near Wellington.
She gained a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Victoria University and a Diploma of Fine Arts from Otago Polytechnic. Soon after graduating, she won the Rita Angus art award at the age of thirty and has since painted and exhibited throughout New Zealand.
Sunshine Road developed from a handful of short stories written twenty years ago and is semiautobiographical.
Catherine now lives with her husband in Christchurch, close to their daughter and grandchildren.
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