Dunger
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Dunger
By (Author) Joy Cowley
Gecko Press
Gecko Press
1st December 2013
New Zealand
Classifications
Children
Fiction
823.914
Winner of Junior Fiction Award 2014 (New Zealand)
Physical Properties
Paperback
156
Width 133mm, Height 204mm
Description
William and Melissa have been roped into helping their old hippie grandparents fix up their holiday home in the middle of the Sounds. Theyll have no electricity, no cellphone reception, and only each other for company. As far as theyre concerned, this is not a holiday.
Reviews
"Dunger is that most unusual of books, a highly enjoyable story for young readers which older readers also find to their taste. A tale for all ages"
-- The Source (AU)"Utterly charming and engaging I fell in love with the family A great holiday read to share, read aloud, or pass around."
-- The Alligator's Mouth"Funny, moving and genuine. As ever, Cowley hits the mark with her audience."
-- North and South (NZ)Author Bio
Joy Cowley is one of New Zealands best-loved writers for children and adults, with an international reputation. She has won a multitude of awards and honours for her bestselling books, including the Prime Minister's Award for contribution to literature. She was shortlisted for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2018.
