At the end of the war, Nell is released from an internment camp in Indonesia. While searching for her father in the chaos, she meets and becomes close to Tim, who is looking for his family too. Nell's journey takes her first to Singapore then to a new life and new friends in Australia. Finally, she has a ticket to visit her father in the Netherlands. But will Nell really be able to settle there - and will she ever see Tim again? Based on a true story, this is an exciting tale of courage and friendship, hope and determination, about the search for love and a place to finally call home.

About the Author
Syl van Duyn is author of four Dutch language children's books ('Hallo Aarde, Hier Maan' (2001), 'Mijn Zus is een Flussemus' (2002), 'Angels' (2008) and 'Op zoek naar jou' (2015)), as well as an adult non-fiction book based on the columns she wrote for the Dutch magazine Margriet ('Een kwetsbaar bestaan' (2001)). She works for the Dutch broadcasting network VPRO, selecting and purchasing documentaries, and lives in Amsterdam.

Reviews
"I was deeply moved... a beautifully written book ...Van Duyn has succeeded in creating characters of flesh and blood." - bol.com; "This compelling novel is based on a true story... the emotions and uncertainty of the adolescent Nell are beautifully expressed in a simple style with plenty of dialogue. The atmospheric descriptions provide an evocative picture of the chaotic times." - Elly Bart, Biblion;


Awards
Winner of Arts Council Award 2020 and Dutch Foundation for Literature Translation and Publication Award 2020.



Book Information
ISBN 9781912430437
Author Syl van Duyn
Format Paperback
Page Count 232
Imprint Aurora Metro Publications
Publisher Aurora Metro Publications
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 20mm