BOOK REVIEW: A Ring Through Time by Felicity Pulman

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Title: A Ring Through Time

Author:  Felicity Pulman

Publisher: Harper Collins Australia

Age Group & Genre: Historical/Contemporary Parallel for Young Adults

Reviewer: Kate Forsyth

Source of Book: I bought my copy





What I Thought: 

I really enjoyed this novel! I love books which slip from the present to the past, and I found the setting of Norfolk Island really interesting and atmospheric. 



The primary point of view us that of Ally Bennett, a contemporary teenager whose family has just moved to Norfolk Island.  Ally is troubled by the fact that her ancestor was the last prison warden of the island and he is loathed for his cruel treatment of prisoners. This causes tension between Ally and some of her fellow school students.




Ally finds a diary kept by her ancestor’s daughter, Alice. It tells the story of a developing romance between Alice and a convict, who are drawn together by their shared love of music. This diary was really well-done – the voice seemed authentic and the historical details rang true.




Ally’s and Alice’s stories touch through time, and the two stories are woven together neatly at the end. 

I’ve always enjoyed Felicity Pulman’s stories but I think this is her best to date – and I loved the Australian setting!



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