Remember Me

I very much enjoyed Remember Me by Derek Hansen as I've enjoyed many of his other books. Set in 1950s New Zealand, a 12 year old boy writes an essay on "Burden of Responsibility" and thus sets in place an unstoppable chain of events. This time is not long after World War II so is fresh in the minds of people. An event during the War has repercussions for the people in the boy's community. Friendships and loyalties are sorely tested and some found wanting as certain characters seek redemption for actions taken during the War. A lovely story as a child struggles to understand the adult world as bitter wounds are re-opened as a consequence of his "innocent" action to help a mate. 41/2/5