This story is based on real events that took place in New Zealand during World War Two. Somes Island in Wellington Harbour was used as a prison camp for enemy aliens in both World War One and World War Two. Often these men were arrested with no warning and some were held unfairly. Their families did not always speak good English and many were confused about why their husbands and fathers were being taken. This beautiful story from Melanie Drewery tells the story of one such family.

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2006 by Raupo Publishing (NZ) Ltd .

Melanie Drewery (Ngati Mahanga) is a children's writer, mother, potter and artist. She has worked as a children's librarian for five years and as a preschool supervisor for four years. She has published five children's books to date including Nanny Mihi and the Rainbow, Matariki and The Treasure. Sabrina Malcolm has been an illustrator for ten years. Her work often combines traditional and digital illustration techniques.