Brother Sister Soldier Cousin (Paperback)
$8.69
Format: Paperback
Pages: 158
Author: Phyllis Johnston
Publisher: Longacre Press
The dog barks, the door opens, and Helens life changes.
Brother Harry is home from fighting in Egypt just for a while. Hes a breath of fresh air in the midst of food rationing and twice-a-day milking. He teaches 13-year-old Helen to drive, and to fire the rifle, just in case
But Dads heart is wonky, and sister Jess is an ice-queen. Then Harry lets slip that Helens not actually who she thinks she is.
For Helen its a dizzying job, finding the wisdom, courage and humour to grit up and get on with it.
An extraordinary story evoking one girls irrepressible spirit.
Brother Harry is home from fighting in Egypt just for a while. Hes a breath of fresh air in the midst of food rationing and twice-a-day milking. He teaches 13-year-old Helen to drive, and to fire the rifle, just in case
But Dads heart is wonky, and sister Jess is an ice-queen. Then Harry lets slip that Helens not actually who she thinks she is.
For Helen its a dizzying job, finding the wisdom, courage and humour to grit up and get on with it.
An extraordinary story evoking one girls irrepressible spirit.
