Laurella Swift and the Voyage of Discovery

<p>Fresh from foiling a murder in ancient Persia 10-year-old Laurella Swift strides into a second adventure back in time. </p><p><br></p><p>Beads in a shell necklace transport the London schoolgirl to New Zealand in 1769 where she meets Nick Captain Cook's science-mad cabin boy and Atarangi an equally inquisitive Māori girl with an impish sense of humour. </p><p><br></p><p>The children have a shared fascination with the natural world but when nature turns against them Laurella must battle to save her friends before facing her own fight for survival.</p><p><br></p><p>Laurella Swift and the Voyage of Discovery is the second book in the gripping series of Laurella Swift adventures. The historical fantasy takes middle-grade readers on a rip-roaring escapade with the mixed-race 10-year-old and her new-found friends. Packed with humour suspense thrills and spills Laurella's second adventure is every bit as exciting as her first. </p><p> </p><p>Readers are also encouraged to discover more about New Zealand Māori culture and life at sea in the 18<sup>th</sup> century through the inclusion of an author's note a selection of useful links two recipe ideas and a scrimshaw craft activity.</p>