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When the War Came Here
Paul Watkins
December 1942. For thirteen-year-old Gloria Walters, the war is a boring background noise – until Japanese commandos land on her local Coromandel beach. Kidnapped and thrust into a terrifying struggle for survival, Gloria must find the resourceful hero within to save her brother, her friend, and her small coastal New Zealand town
Its 1942, and thirteen-year-old Gloria’s peaceful life in coastal New Zealand is upended when the realities of World War II arrive on her doorstep. As she discovers a Japanese reconnaissance force in her homeland, she is thrust into a world of uncertainty and fear. After her best friend Elizabeth is captured, Gloria must summon unprecedented bravery to confront the dangers that lie ahead.
Gloria encounters the complexities of loyalty, the sting of betrayal, and the unexpected kindness of enemies. Her journey is one of self-discovery, as she learns the true meaning of honour and the strength that can arise from adversity. This novel offers a unique perspective on the impact of war through the eyes of a young girl determined to make a difference.
Where to buy
Available direct from the author (paul@paulwatkins.co.nz) or via Amazon.
When the War Came Here
Paul Watkins
December 1942. For thirteen-year-old Gloria Walters, the war is a boring background noise – until Japanese commandos land on her local Coromandel beach. Kidnapped and thrust into a terrifying struggle for survival, Gloria must find the resourceful hero within to save her brother, her friend, and her small coastal New Zealand town
Its 1942, and thirteen-year-old Gloria’s peaceful life in coastal New Zealand is upended when the realities of World War II arrive on her doorstep. As she discovers a Japanese reconnaissance force in her homeland, she is thrust into a world of uncertainty and fear. After her best friend Elizabeth is captured, Gloria must summon unprecedented bravery to confront the dangers that lie ahead.
Gloria encounters the complexities of loyalty, the sting of betrayal, and the unexpected kindness of enemies. Her journey is one of self-discovery, as she learns the true meaning of honour and the strength that can arise from adversity. This novel offers a unique perspective on the impact of war through the eyes of a young girl determined to make a difference.
Where to buy
Available direct from the author (paul@paulwatkins.co.nz) or via Amazon.