Enemy Camp

Dive into the gripping narrative of 'Enemy Camp', an award-winning novel that unfolds in the tense atmosphere of a 1942 New Zealand farming town. When hundreds of Japanese captives arrive at the Featherston POW camp, the community is torn apart by fear and prejudice. Ewen, a young boy whose father is a guard, grapples with the complexities of human emotion in the face of war. As Ewen and his friends sneak peeks through the barbed wire, they come to realize that the prisoners are more than just enemies; they are individuals with stories and lives of their own. However, as a new, fierce group of captives arrives from a captured warship, tensions escalate among the guards and inmates. Witnessing the unfolding, shocking events on 25 February 1943, Ewen and his friends find themselves drawn into a historical moment that will haunt them forever. This compelling novel by a master storyteller explores themes of conflict, humanity, and the harsh realities of war, making it a must-read for those interested in historical fiction. With 272 pages of gripping storytelling, 'Enemy Camp' is a powerful reminder of the complexities of our shared human experience, and a testament to the strength of compassion even in the darkest times. Order today and enjoy FREE shipping on this unforgettable book from Penguin NZ. Experience a tale that resonates with readers of all ages and backgrounds!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143309123
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: Penguin NZ
Pages: 272


Description:
When of hundreds of Japanese captives arrive at Featherston POW camp, the tiny town is divided. Tensions run high and then, on 25 February 1943, disaster strikes. Three boys witness it all. A compelling new novel by an award-winning author.

'We knew straightaway that something was happening. Extra men in khaki uniforms stood at the main gates. Behind the wire, figures in blue sat on the ground. None of the usual moving around, washing up, wrestling, anything like that. Just rows of prisoners, sitting silently.'

It's 1942, and the tiny farming town of Featherston is about to receive hundreds of Japanese soldiers into its prisoner-of-war camp. Ewen, whose dad is a guard there, can't stop wondering about the enemy just down the road. Some say the captives are evil and cruel and should be treated harshly - or shot. But when Ewen and his friends ride out to the camp to peep through the barbed wire, the POWs just seem like . . . well, people.

Then a new group from a captured warship arrives and the mood in the camp darkens. Guards and inmates begin to clash. As tension builds the boys are told to stay away. But on 25 February 1943, Ewen and his friends are there at the moment the storm breaks - and terrible, unforgettable events unfold before their eyes.

A compelling novel by a master storyteller.

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