{"product_id":"the-wattle-island-book-club","title":"The Wattle Island Book Club","description":"Discover insightful narratives and emotional journeys within the pages of this captivating book set in Wattle Island. This beautifully crafted trade paperback, published by Penguin Australia in 2021, invites readers to explore themes of courage, passion, and hope. Follow the story of Anne, a young girl whose search for independence leads her back home after a devastating secret is revealed. Experience her struggles as she forms the Wattle Island Book Club, a sanctuary for healing and connection. In a parallel tale, meet Grace, a spirited librarian who embarks on her own adventure, determined to unravel the mysteries of this historic town and its beloved book club. With 384 pages filled with rich storytelling, readers will find that the lessons of the past can illuminate the path to a brighter future. Join the Wattle Island Book Club and discover a community where stories intertwine and new beginnings blossom. Enjoy FREE shipping on this delightful read, perfect for book lovers and club enthusiasts alike! Note: Combined shipping is unavailable with this item; please allow up to 10 days for delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781760890377\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Trade paperback (UK)\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2021\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd\u003cbr\u003ePages: 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003eIs it ever too late to rewrite your own story?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCOURAGE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1950, teenager Anne flees Wattle Island for the big city, where she learns that establishing the life she's always dreamed of isn't as easy as she thought. When a secret she's been keeping is discovered, she has no choice but to retreat home and live a quiet life. But when tragedy strikes, establishing the Wattle Island book club is the only thing that offers her solace.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePASSION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2018, spirited librarian Grace has been writing bucket lists since she was a child, and is ticking off as many challenges as she can now that life has handed her a hefty dose of perspective. Heading to Wattle Island on one of her adventures, she is determined to uncover a long-held mystery surrounding the town's historic book club, unlocking a buried truth that has been trapped between the dusty pages of secrecy for years.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHOPE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll too aware of how fragile life is, Anne and Grace must come together to help the residents of Wattle Island find the bravery to move beyond the trauma that tore the book club apart. Budding relationships offer new hope, along with a library project for the town's future - but it will take more than a few lively literary debates to break the silence and heal the past. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWelcome to the Wattle Island Book Club, where some chapters may end, but others are just beginning...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item.  Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.","brand":"RANDOM HOUSE","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":43617375944793,"sku":"PR580433","price":58.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2551\/5502\/files\/9781760890377_SM2XGSBD6KM5.jpg?v=1783692328","url":"https:\/\/smartfox.co.nz\/products\/the-wattle-island-book-club","provider":"SmartfoxNZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}