Anne Kirker
A Plum Tree Story (2010)
This little book (for both children and adults) was inspired by a summer holiday at Raumati Beach near Wellington. It is seen through the eyes of a small cat “Elmo” and replicates the 1950s tenor of this seaside place where homes and lifestyle are often very simple and the Southerly wind an almost constant force. It is a story of based on fond memories of this part of the world by the author as well as having as its theme, friendship and reconciliation. 26 pages, two colours (black and red), Laser printed on 100 gsm acid free photo paper; 21.5 x 28.5 x 1 cm, ring bound in an edition of 10.
Price: $330