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the diary of Katie Bourke, Napier, 1930-31
written by Janine McVeagh
167 p
ill
Summary: On the day of her father's funeral, 11 year-old Katie Bourke begins a diary. It is 1930 and New Zealand is in the grip of the Great Depression. Money is scarce and even basic necessities are hard to find. Katie describes how she longs to escape the boredom of school and do something to help her struggling family. Then a disaster happens which turns every body's world upside down. Suggested level: primary, intermediate
New Zealand author First ed. published: 2004
My New Zealand story