Divine Wind by Garry Disher
Hart is the son of a wealthy pearling master, Mitsy the daughter of a Japanese diver. Together they unconciously cross the boundaries of class and race, as they swim, joke and watch films in the local cinema. Then their world changes. Hart's mother abandons them for England, a terrible cyclone kills Mitsy's father and cripples Hart and most terrible of all - the war starts. As Japanese bombs fall on northern Australia, loyalties are divided, and love and friendship are put to the test. This is a beautifully crafted story evoking a war-devastated Australia and its agonising consequences on young adults forced to leave their childhood behind.
Garry Disher grew up on a wheat and wool farm in South Australia. After gaining graduate and post-graduate degrees from universites in Adelaide and Melbourne, Garry travelled extensively. He has lived, worked and travelled in England, Italy, Israel and southern Africa. He has published over thirty books, including short stories, literary novels, crime thrillers, anthologies and award-winning children's titles.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340743560 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340743565 |
| Title | Divine Wind |
| Author | Garry Disher |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton Childrens Division |
| Year published | 1999-09-16 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Prizes | Winner of NSW Premier's Literary Award Ethel Turner Prize 1999 |
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