Des Hunt's latest book combines a whole lot of really topical issues - blended families, celebrity stalking, saving the whales and P addiction!!!
Needless to say it makes for great reading - action, suspense, and real drama.
If you read The tooth or The moa cave I'm sure you'll love this.
Set in a small bay in the Coromandel the main character Jake, struggles with the fact that is father is keen to find happiness with a new wife. Especially seeing as she brings an annoying younger 'sister' with her.
Whale strandings are common at Whale Pot Bay and during the story archaeological historical discoveries are made.
A great book for junior readers.