A definite must-read this summer! - www.youngwriters.co.uk
A confronting look at a significant event in history, with deft interpretation and excellent character development - a great read. - nayusreadingcorner
Hayes gets the tone, pace and action just right. Jan's story is gripping. Straight on to the school readings lists for this one, and for the best possible reasons." - Weekend Australian
A fascinating documentary but also a gripping adventure story that raises timeless questions about human behaviour, conditioning and ultimately the power of love. - Magpies
A fascinating adventure story about a real-life drama including the possibility of early contact between Indigenous Australians and Western Europeans. Suitable for readers aged 13+, this interesting based-on-fact historical fiction novel is likely to appeal to teens with an interest in Australian history, particularly stories of early European contact with Indigenous Australians. - www.suite101.com
Having read many accounts of this tragic episode, I was impressed by the author's research and skill in relating history whilst telling a captivating tale. Necessarily for younger adolescents, many explicit details are avoided and the volence and degradation are described as moderately as possible. - www.readplus.com.au
A fascinating story. - School Librarian
Makes an enthralling and often exciting read. - Ibby Link
A great read for girls and boys who like a bit of adventure… I would recommend this book to anyone. You'll never want to put it down!
Nansi, age 11 - Aquila
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