Master storyteller David Hill traces the fortunes of two New Zealand families over seven generations, through wars, depressions, disasters, protests and social change in this exciting novel for intermediate readers.

Follow the fortunes of two families - their triumphs and disasters, losses and discoveries - in this enthralling novel by a bestselling author. A family boards a ship bound for New Zealand. What will they find there? Tests lie ahead - war, earthquakes, protest marches, brushes with death. And so do some thrilling discoveries.  

David Hill has always had a great knack for bringing story and character to life in a way that really engages the reader.