William and Melissa have been roped into helping their old hippie grandparents fix up their holiday home in the middle of the Sounds. They'll have no electricity, no cellphone reception, and only each other for company. As far as they're concerned, this is not a holiday.

Prizes

Winner of Junior Fiction Award 2014 (New Zealand),Winner of Esther Glen Junior Fiction Award 2014 (New Zealand)

"Dunger is that most unusual of books, a highly enjoyable story for young readers which older readers also find to their taste. A tale for all ages"

"Utterly charming and engaging … I fell in love with the family … A great holiday read to share, read aloud, or pass around."

"Funny, moving and genuine. As ever, Cowley hits the mark with her audience."

Joy Cowley is a celebrated New Zealand writer for children and adults, who has won many awards and honors. These include a New Zealand Arts Foundation Icon Award for lifetime achievement, the Prime Minister's Award for contribution to literature, and shortlisting for the Hans Christian Andersen Award.