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Williamson, Pam, 1956-

Unearthing Dad / Pam Williamson. - Aotearoa New Zealand. Toru Patiki Ltd. 2023 - 197 pages ; 22 cm

Novel for chilldren.

"Fourteen year old Meg has almost given up hope of finding her father when a chance encounter with a stranger reignites her search. Stranded in Wellington after a killer earthquake hits the region, she teams up with two streetwise Pacifica brothers, Ku and Siosi, who help her survive in the demolished city. They hang out in a rough bivvy in the grounds of the badly damaged Sacred Heart Cathedral, sneaking into the building to sleep in the evenings. But the Cathedral's secrets invade their dreams. Are the disturbing and demanding dreams working for them or against them? And who is Father Fitz? Does he hold the key to their futures? Set against the backdrop of a shattered city and racial prejudice, this story of hope follows Meg, Ku and Siosi as they face their deepest anxieties on their individual journeys towards adulthood. With light-hearted moments provided by Snow White, the albino rat, this book leads the reader on a journey of discovery and redemption"--Back cover.

ISBN: 9780473677237 0473677237

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Fathers and daughters--Juvenile fiction.
Absentee fathers--Fiction.
Earthquakes--New Zealand--Wellington--Juvenile fiction.
Pacific Islanders--New Zealand --Juvenile literature.
Earthquakes--Juvenile fiction.
Fathers and daughters
Pacific Islanders--New Zealand --Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
New Zealand--Wellington

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Young adult fiction.
Children's stories, New Zealand.
Young adult fiction, New Zealand.
Juvenile works

Dewey Class. No.: NZ823.3