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Illustrated by CLEM SEALE
Blurb: “The volcanic island of Firecrest off the coast of Australia is the scene of the beginning of this exciting story. The islanders, who are mostly pearl-divers and fishermen, are watched over by the indomitable Miss Buchanan, schoolteacher, nurse and friend of the people. The story is told by Kerri, a twelve-year-old native boy whom Miss Buchanan has adopted and whom she is coaching for a scholarship to Queensland. Kerri is anxious to justify her faith in him, but often feels he would rather take part in the exciting life of the pearl-fishers.
But sudden and terrifying events overtake the islanders. An earthquake and a volcanic eruption cause the community to flee from their island home to the 'ghostly' island of Malu. In the evacuation of Fire-crest, and again in the many difficulties which the islanders meet in their new home, Kerri does prove himself, magnificently confirming the promise that his 'Ama', Miss Buchanan, has always recognized in him.