{"title":"Cristina Sanders","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of \u003cem\u003eCristina Sanders\u003c\/em\u003e, an author celebrated for her rich storytelling and compelling narratives. Sanders skillfully weaves historical events into her works, bringing to life tales that are both educational and enthralling. Her writings span across genres, offering something for readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her noteworthy tales, \u003cstrong\u003e\"Displaced\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, falls under the children's books category and manages to blend adventure with a touch of history, making it a delightful read for younger audiences eager to learn while they're entertained. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive deeper into New Zealand's past with \u003cstrong\u003e\"Mrs Jewell and the Wreck of the General Grant\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, a historical fiction piece that expertly captures the trials and triumphs of shipwreck survivors in the 19th century. Sanders' attention to historical detail and character development makes this a must-read for history enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother fascinating addition to her historical fiction collection is \u003cstrong\u003e\"Okiwi Brown\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. This book takes you on a journey through time, immersing readers in stories that are as informative as they are captivating. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a fan of history, adventure, or just enjoy a good story well told, Cristina Sanders' books are a treasure trove of engaging and educational narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"okiwi-brown","title":"Okiwi Brown","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Burke and Hare 'anatomy murders' of 1828 terrify Edinburgh, until Burke is hanged and Hare disappears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver a decade later, in the early days of New Zealand colonial settlement, a whaler washes up on the eastern shores of Port Nicholson. He calls himself Okiwi Brown, sets up a pub with a nasty reputation and finds himself a woman who had been abandoned on his beach. Nearby, children sing dark nursery rhymes of murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne afternoon Okiwi' is visited by a pair of ex-soldiers, a bo'sun looking for a fight, and itinerant worker William Leckie with his young daughter Mary. When a body is discovered on the beach, it could be that a drunken man has drowned. 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During the voyage, Eloise meets Lars, a Norwegian labourer travelling below decks, and their lives begin to intertwine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen her brother disappears, her father leaves, and the family is left to fend for themselves in their new home, Eloise must find the strength to stand up for what she believes in and the people she loves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46680378540268,"sku":"9781760653347","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26ad4eee11d038e77c5cf614596670f2.jpg?v=1794557153"},{"product_id":"mrs-jewell-and-the-wreck-of-the-general-grant-by-cristina-sanders-9781988595559","title":"Mrs Jewell and the Wreck of the General Grant","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's 1866 and the three-masted sailing ship \u003cem\u003eGeneral Grant\u003c\/em\u003e is on the southern route from Melbourne to London, with gold from the diggings secreted in returning miners' hems and pockets. In the fog and the dark, the ship strikes the cliffs of the Auckland Islands, is sucked into a cave and wrecked. Only fourteen men make it ashore and one woman - Mrs Jewell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStuck on a freezing and exposed island, the castaways have to work together to stay alive, but they're a disparate group with their own secrets to keep and their only officer is disabled by grief after losing his wife in the wreck. A woman is a burden they don't need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, stories about the gold grow with the telling: who has it, where is it and how much went down with the ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMrs Jewell and the Wreck of the General Grant\u003c\/em\u003e is a vivid imagining of the story behind the enduring mystery of one of New Zealand's early shipwrecks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853830344940,"sku":"9781988595559","price":37.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5429484ef36f1ad2958f37e0d921dd50.jpg?v=1759259493"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/cristina-sanders.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}