SS Penguin SOS

Author(s): Adrienne Frater

Children & Young Adult


Set in New Zealand in the 20’s / 30’s , a young boy goes to live with his aunt and cousin following the death of his father. He begins work on a school history project which uncovers a family tragedy and a hero in the household.


Based on the true sinking of the SS Penguin, a sometimes forgotten NZ maritime disaster, and on the real life heroine of the day, Ada Hannan.


General Information

  • : 9780995117600
  • : OneTree House
  • : OneTree House
  • : 01 September 2020
  • : books

Other Specifications

  • : Adrienne Frater
  • : Paperback
  • : English
  • : 300

More About The Product

Sadly, author Adrienne Frater died early this year, after a battle with cancer. She has previously published novels and stories in the NZ School Journal as well as a collection of short stories. She is a descendant of Ada Hannam and the character of Jack is based on her father.