The Bakehouse

By: Joy Cowley

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Paperback | 1 August 2015

At a Glance

Paperback
140 Pages

Age
9 - 13

Dimensions(cm)
1.3 x 19.9 x 13

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$18.25

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Bert is eleven and wants nothing more than to fight in the war. But he soon learns that the secrets and danger of war dont always stay at the front line.

About the Author

Joy Cowley is a prolific, widely published and much-celebrated writer of fiction for adults and children. She began her career writing short stories and novels, followed by children’s literature. She has published numerous novels, as well as short stories in journals, anthologies and in book-length collections. She has written a remarkable range of children’s books and stories, often illustrated by renowned artists. Joy Cowley was made a Distinguished Companion of New Zealand Order of Merit for services to children's literature in 2005 and she was awarded a Prime Minister’s Award for Literary Achievement in fiction in 2010.

Industry Reviews

"Delving into the themes of patriotism, sacrifice and loyalty there is also a whole heap of information about life in New Zealand during World War 2, making this perfect for the classroom." -- Otago Daily Times (NZ)
"A well-written, gripping novel with intense emotional involvement in a well-drawn historical background. It is in the same class as the best of Maurice Gee's historical novels for young adults." -- Magpies (AUS/NZ)
"A sophisticated, no nonsense novel . Joy Cowley superbly recreates the war time atmosphere in New Zealand" -- Dominion Post (NZ)

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