High Tide

by Anna Mackenzie

Samantha Edmonds is a typical teenager. She enjoys hanging out with friends and embarking on new adventures. When Mr Collins, her form teacher, suggests a camping trip Sam decides to go along, despite the fact that none of her close friends are interested. Initially everything goes according to plan. Mr Collins, Sam and seven of her classmates enjoy tramping, camping and getting to know each other better. Then on day four the unimaginable happens.

156 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Anna Mackenzie wrote her first book aged 6, but spent a while roaming through other jobs before returning to writing fiction. Now that she has, she can't imagine doing anything else!
Her nine titles have won her seven CLF Notable Book Awards, an NZ Post Honour Award, Sir Julius Vogel Award, White Raven, and more. Her latest title, Evie's War, tells the story of a young New Zealander who works in the medical services in the UK, Belgium and France during WWI.
Anna writes contemporary, historic and speculative fiction for adults and young adults. She lives on a farm in New Zealand.
You can read more about Anna at http://www.annamackenzieauthor.com/