AustLit

'It's1941 . . . and the war is changing Pearlie's life every day. Darwin is full of soldiers, there's a spy on the loose, and people are turning against Pearlie's best friend, Naoko, just because she's Japanese. When everything falls apart, will Pearlie be brave enough to stick up for what's right, or will her old fears get the better of her?

'Meet Pearlie and join her adventure in the first of four exciting stories about a courageous girl in a world at war.' (Publication summary)

'It's 1941... and school is almost over – not just for summer, but forever. Darwin could be bombed any day, and everyone Pearlie knows is leaving for a safer place. Animals and pets of all kinds are being left behind, and Pearlie can't bear it. But can she rescue them all? And what will happen when it's her turn to leave the home she loves?

'Follow Pearlie on her adventure in the second of four exciting stories about a courageous girl in a world at war.' (Publication summary)

'It's1942 . . . and Pearlie is all alone in Darwin. Not only has she been separated from her family, but now Beake, the spy, is back and he's on the loose. He's out to get Pearlie – but she has a plan . . . Can she pull it off? And when bombs fall on Darwin, will Pearlie survive?

'Follow Pearlie on her adventure in the third of four exciting stories about a courageous girl in a world at war.' (Publication summary)

'It's 1942 and Darwin is under attack. While bombs are falling, Pearlie is doing all she can to save her beloved pets and help the wounded soldiers. But it's too dangerous to stay, and when Pearlie finally has to say goodbye, only the thought of being reunited with her best friend Naoko can cheer her up. But Naoko has a problem of her own: a ghostly mystery that will truly test Pearlie's newfound courage . . .' (Publication summary)