Out of print, advised 9/8/2005. Reading age 6 to 9 y. Set in New Zealand during the Second World War, this is the delightful story of a young girl who is desperate to have a Marine of her own, just like her big sister Mary. But eight is way to young to go jitterbugging at the Saturday night dance. Just when it looks as if she'll never get her Marine, Mum comes to the rescue with a surprising twist to the family history..
