REVIEWED BY GABRIEL, 13, NSW
Jack’s Island by Norman Jorgensen, Fremantle Press, ISBN 9781760992958
The publisher provided a review copy of this book.
Jack’s Island is a short novel by Norman Jorgenson featuring a boy named Jack. Along with his friends Banjo and Dafty, Jack finds himself causing mischief on their small island village off the coast of Australia during World War II. One day, whilst exploring near the cliffs, Jack and Banjo stumble across a Japanese helmet and a rifle. Could this discovery be the invasion they have been anticipating? With Pearl Harbor already bombed just north of their tight-knit island, they possibly face a dangerous situation.
The book is hard to put down due to its ability to capture the reader’s attention and hold onto it for the duration of the book. The characters from the Japanese soldier to trouble-maker Jack, adds an engaging storyline for the readers. Because of this, I confidently rate this book 4 stars out of 5.
I would recommend this book for children ages 8-12 as it is a fun read and suitable for their reading level.
Read the first chapter of Jack’s Island.
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