Land Of Milk And Honey

Author: William Taylor

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  • : $16.99 NZD
  • : 9781869505493
  • : HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
  • : HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
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  • : July 2005
  • : 200x130mm
  • : New Zealand
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Barcode 9781869505493
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Description

A powerful story based on the real-life experiences of hundreds of British children who were sent as war refugees to New Zealand and Australia during the Second World War.


Fourteen-year-old Jake suffers cruelly at the hands of a rural family, only to be offered sanctuary and eventual redemption by the elderly town doctor, Mac. His story is complex, dealing graphically with issues of community attitudes to violence and discipline and Jake's eventual response to his treatment is not what you might expect.


Not a conventional 'morality' tale by any means, Taylor deals masterfully with the reality of revenge and retribution, handling the issues with skill. Gritty, and definitely not for younger readers, the story of Jake contains vivid descriptions of violence and cruelty to animals that need maturity to handle.


Not recommended for anyone under 15 years.

Reviews

 "This historical novel, one of Taylor's best, has a strong message for the present day." - The Press


"Land of Milk and Honey will appeal to the thoughtful. Its message is one of healing, not only of spirit but also of the environment when Jake brings about a different destiny for the farm, scene of such torment in his past. Horror, as with the war, can be overcome so Taylor's novel is, in the end, inspiring." - Wairarapa Times-Age