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The book is presented as the diary of a fourteen‑year‑old girl who lives on the island of Bryher for about a year. Through her entries she describes daily life on the island, her relationships with family and friends, and the cultural and environmental details that shape her world. The narrative spans the period when her family and community must decide to leave Bryher for mainland England, and it reflects on the emotional ramifications of such a move. The diary also captures the turbulent element of a shipwreck that affects the small island setting, illustrating how sudden maritime disasters can alter the lives of islanders.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Michael Morpurgo
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