DISCOVER THE INTRIGUING HIDDEN HISTORY OF NEW ZEALAND (FROM A NEW PERSPECTIVE) EXPRESSED IN RHYMING PROSE WITH A DOUBLE DOSE OF CLASSIC KIWI HUMOUR.

History records enough evidence of what this country looked like in the early 1800’s and it wasn’t pretty. Debauchery, disease, deception, death and killing were the inevitable results of a lawless society seen everywhere. It was only a matter of time until this land was destined to be devoid of crowds of any sort unless some sort of miracle occurred.

Fortunately for all of us ‘some sort of miracle’ did take place and THE JEWEL IN THE SEA tells the story. A miraculous series of events pivotal on the life of a 12-year-old girl in the Waikato were the catalyst to help bring about the change the country so desperately needed-the freedom, the zeal, the life and the liberty we all enjoy in this beautiful land called Aotearoa.

REVIEW
“Riveting. Real. Relevant. A stunning account of the tumultuous history of Aotearoa told with tremendous wit and great insight. A true jewel of New Zealand historical literature in contemporary wrapping and a gift to the nation of Aotearoa. A must-read for any age.” Janet Balcombe, author The Wild Side.

Format: Paperback | 156 b&w pages
Dimensions: 152 x 229 x 9mm | 242g
ISBN13: 978-0-473-44016-9
Publisher: Wild Side Publishing
Publication Date: May 2018
Publication country: New Zealand