The Long Journey Home: An utterly compelling saga of friendship during war

The Long Journey Home: An utterly compelling saga of friendship during war

by WendyRobertson (Author)

Synopsis

For ten-year-old Sylvie Sambuck, Singapore seems a long way from the fighting of the Second World War. However the advancing Japanese army soon leads to a mass evacuation of the island but, as Sylvie's family begins to board their ship, there is no sign of Sylvie. Somehow, in the confusion, Sylvie finds refuge with her governess, Virginia Chen. But neither Virginia nor her family believe they will escape the Japanese internment camps, where Virginia may have to pay the ultimate price for Sylvie's survival.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 448
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: Headline
Published: 03 Mar 2003

ISBN 10: 0747266018
ISBN 13: 9780747266013
Book Overview: Wendy Robertson was shortlisted for the Northern Rock Foundation Writer Award 2002. Her other novels include My Dark-Eyed Girl , The Jagged Window and Where Hope Lives .

Media Reviews
'It's a gripping story, well told and very atmospheric...As always, Wendy excels at portraying ordinary people thrown into extraordinary circumstances...Once again Wendy has written a compelling story with plenty to think about' -- The Northern Echo 20020702 'A spellbinding story - you'll find it hard to put down' -- Sunderland Echo 20020705
Author Bio
Wendy Robertson grew up in the North of England and has worked as a teacher, then a lecturer, gaining a Master's degree whilst also writing a weekly column in the Northern Echo and novels for young adults. A full-time writer since 1989, she has also run a writing group and workshops for new writers, and has been a Writer in Residence at Long Newton Prison.