It is summer 1943 in a small New Zealand town, and a wounded American soldier is coming to stay with Rex and his family. Rex is full of expectations, but from the moment Jackson steps down from the bus there are surprises; how could anyone predict the dramatic events which will unfold in the days to come?

I like Maurice Gee's writing, and plan to read this before releasing.

Sent with my son to London to be passed into the tender loving care of squazz - happy reading!