Notes

Novel for children

Jonty and Choc are best mates, one Pakeha, one Måaori. They go to the beach and find a mysterious lump, which Choc is inexplicably drawn to. The lump causes him to have dreams of ancient times, but also seems to have an adverse affect on his personality, it makes him angry. Intermediate school starts and Jonty and Choc are put into different classes. Their friendship is threatened by social and cultural differences that become more and more apparent as the story develops and the influence of the strange lump increases. Suggested level: primary, intermediate
upper age: 99