Baptism of Fire

Author: Christine Harris
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ISBN: 0091831741
Publisher: Random House 1996

Hannah Stanton has no family now. Her first impression of the island is of white sand and waving palms. But the jungle hides deception and death.

Awards

Children's Book Council of Australia, Notable Book
Christian Schools Award 1998, nominated

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Review

'Set in the breathtaking surroundings of Fiji, Baptism Of Fire tells the beautifully crafted story of Hannah Stanton, a young girl whose developing taste for courage and adventure heighten after the untimely death of her parents. Sent to live with family she didn't think existed, in a land so different from her own, Hannah struggles to adapt to the new culture thrown before her. This heart-stopping book leaves you in suspense up until the very end.'
MANDY LEW, 14, Brooks High School, Launceston, TASMANIA

'A fun and adventurous book. It's fun because you feel you are getting into a lot of mischief and the characters express themselves a lot. It's adventurous because of the way it's written. IThe characters are real and you can picture the scene in your mind. This book is different to others because each action is quite different and there a lot of twists that make you jump.'
JESSICA MEICH, 10, St Francis School, Lockleys, SA.

- Hannah Stanton has no family now, except for these strangers who live among cannibals. Her first impression of the island is of white sand and waving palms. But the jungle hides deception and death.