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The Flamboya Tree Clara Olink Kelly

The Flamboya Tree By Clara Olink Kelly

The Flamboya Tree by Clara Olink Kelly


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Summary

When the Japanese invaded the Indonesian island of Java during World War II, four-year-old Clara Kelly was sent to a "women's camp" with her mother and brothers. Her descriptions of the appalling deprivations and brutality are countered by the courage and resiliance shown by all the internees.

The Flamboya Tree Summary

The Flamboya Tree by Clara Olink Kelly

When the Japanese invaded the beautiful Indonesian island of Java during World War II, Clara Kelly was four years old. Her family was separated, her father sent to work on the Burma railway, and she together with her two brothers, one a six-week-old baby, were sent to a "women's camp". They were interned there until the end of the war. Clara describes the appalling deprivations and impersonal brutality of the camp, such as standing in the baking heat for hours of "Tenko" rolecall and living on one cup of rice a day. These descriptions are countered by the courage and resilience shown by all the internees, most poignantly her own mother. Remarkable too is the way the children, Clara and her elder brother, and their friends keep their spirits high, finding ways to play even in the darkest times with death one false move away. Just as the painting of a Flamboya tree miraculously survives every last-minute flight and surprise search by the Japanese, Clara carries her mother's spirit of love, humour and courage through all of her experiences.

About Clara Olink Kelly

Clara Kelly now lives in Bellingham, Washington with her husband. She spends much of her time with her children and grandchildren. The Flamboya Tree is her first book.

Additional information

GOR001413118
9780091795177
0091795176
The Flamboya Tree by Clara Olink Kelly
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Cornerstone
2002-03-27
224
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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