Book description
'A shadow, a swift movement, a shout; it was quick. instinctively, she
raised herarm to protect herself'Hannah Stanton has no family now,
except for these strangers who live amongcannibals. Her first impression
of the island is of white sand and waving palmsbut the jungle hides
deception and death. Who is the mysterious figure watchingfrom the
darkness and will Hannah's defiant spirit wither under the glare of
hermissionary uncle and aunt?Hannah needs all her strength to survive
baptism of fire. Christine Harris lives in the Adelaide Hills. She has
written over 50 books in many genres. Her books have won and been
shortlisted for many prizes, including Children's Book Council Book of
the Year, Aurealis speculative fiction award, various children's choice,
the 2006 Carclew Fellowship, Psychologists for Peace Literature Awards,
and in 2009 she was awarded a White Raven by the International
Children's Library, Munich.
