The Forgotten Pearl

By: Belinda Murrell

This colourful, deeply moving saga of Poppy's family is an utterly enthralling tale.' Magpies Series: Belinda Murrell Timeslip Books

‘Let me tell you a story. A story about friendship and sisters, about grief and love and danger, and about growing up . . .'

When Chloe visits her grandmother, she learns how close war came to destroying her family. Could Poppy's experiences help Chloe face her own problems?

In 1941, Poppy lives in Darwin, a peaceful paradise. But when Japan attacks Pearl Harbor and then Australia, everything Poppy holds dear is threatened. Terrified, she flees to Sydney – only to find that the danger follows her there. Poppy must face her war with courage and determination. Will her world ever be the same?

For Ages: 9 - 11 years old
For Grades: 4 - 7
Format: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 304
Published: 2nd February 2015
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Country of Publication: AU
Dimensions (cm): 19.7 x 12.8 x 1.7