Books by Beatrice Hale

Posted: Monday Feb 13, 2023

Impulsive. Brave. Dedicated.

Following in the footsteps of Colman and Machar, a young man sets out to bring news of Christ to North-East Scotland. Shipwrecked and alone, he has no idea how he will be received, or what challenges he will face.

Based on the traces Fittick left behind, this is an imagined story of his life and encounters on the shore at Torry, by Aberdeen born, Dunedin NZ based writer Beatrice Haale.

A determined woman …
When Napoleon is threatening the shores of Britain, Nelson’s navy needs all the men it can get – and they’re not all volunteers. A determined woman …
When Napoleon is threatening the shores of Britain, Nelson’s navy needs all the men it can get – and they’re not all volunteers.
Mary’s husband is snatched from the shores of Fife to serve in the biggest naval battle of the age. But Mary’s no sit-at-home wife: she’s going after him.
On the way she’ll make enemies and friends - sometimes it’s hard to tell which is which. Not everyone wants Nelson to win.
Will she find Harry? And if she does, can she rescue him – from the navy and from the country’s worst enemies?

'an impressively detailed book with its scenes of pressganging, battle scenes, and nursing care of
wounded. It is easy to read and filled with excitement and tension.' (The Otago Daily Times)

John wants to be part of the first family to fly around the world. Colin wants to stay at home, not sail out on a fishing trawler into the Arctic Ocean where his father drowned. But one little accident leads to disaster, and that means the boys have to overcome their fears to meet far from home, in one of the coldest, harshest places on earth.

'I read this book at one seating. What a read! Absolutely classic kids' adventure novel. I loved it--very exciting and the detail was brilliant in its concreteness and the evocation of atmosphere.' Professor Sarah Winters, professor of children’s literature, Nipissing University, Canada.

'... a great yarn for intermediate age kids, both boys and girls ... full of detail of life on both the plane and the boat ...' M.F. Crowl, review of the first edition.

'... well written and full of suspense and drama ... The book would suit those of all ages who like adventure stories.' Dion Perry, review of the first edition.

'A ripping adventure. Evocative. For all children under 105. I sat riveted from beginning to end.' Carol S. Child, review of the first edition.