Cirrus@Austlit

'When a group of young Australian and Kiwi sailing friends are allowed to camp in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands, they discover something very unexpected on a tiny nearby rocky islet. Fresh cultural and environmental insights are introduced with the arrival of a pair of local Maori children who bring humour and resilience in the face of problems that threaten to turn their lives upside-down..

'The underlying message that modern youngsters are capable of overcoming challenges without constant adult supervision will appeal to any free-spirited reader in the nine to ninety-nine age bracket.

'In the context of a challenging camping and boating adventure, this book explores the themes of traditional Maori conservation practices as well as current social issues regarding Oranga Tamariki and children’s welfare.'

Source : publisher's blurb