Jeremy and his family - Mum and Dad and younger sister Tessa - have a farm right on the coast north of Gisborne but life is far from idyllic. Not only are Jeremy's parents having trouble paying the bank in times of drought, but Jeremy has a string of problems including damaging the family car, and running the water well dry.
Vince Ford's prose deftly captures the wonderful coastal light and country atmosphere in this excellent story about a rural New Zealand.
It's a story of friendships and baddies, mystery and intrigue, even stranded whales! If you haven't read it, grab a copy - its also a fantastic read aloud for years 5-8.
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