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
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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. On an island full of lies, deceit and mystery Hannah must race against time if she is to save the life of her missionary uncle from strangers intent on destroying his beliefs and religion. Guided by her cousin Joshua, whom she takes an instant liking to, Hannah finds the culprits behind her uncle's curse and the key to freeing him. But has she unlocked the mystery too late? Find out as this heart-stopping book leaves you in suspense up until the very end.
MANDY LEW, 14 (Brooks High School, Launceston, TAS.)
Baptism of Fire is 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. It's about a girl named Hannah, whose parents recently died and she has to live with her uncle and aunty. The 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. I hope you read this book and enjoy it as much as I did.
JESSICA MEICH, 10 (St Francis School, Lockleys, SA.)
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