A great Historical teen novel. It was very interesting and had a good pace. A good read for year 9-11 students.
A very good story about Chinese immigrants in New Zealand around 1900-1920. It was a heart wrenching novel based in historical events
An awesome teen adventure. This book moves swiftly and keeps throwing surprises at you. I loved it.
This book was very well written, however, I found it a bit weird to follow as the author jumped around a bit.
A teen dystopian story of a young boy in a revolution. I found this to be well written, but a little lacking in action and suspense that I would expect from a book of this type.
A great New Zealand Historical novel that draws you into the realities of life in the 1880’s
An original sci fi concept, teenagers who are able to jump from one place to another. It took a while to get going and but then there was some great action and tension.
This was a harrowing story, but also captivating and I could not put it down. It is described as compulsive and chilling. So true.
An excellent book for year 7-9 students. I really enjoyed this adventure and learnt about some Māori gods as well.
An historical mystery that was well researched and made into a fast paced novel. I enjoyed this one.
A story with themes of New Zealand conservation and Maori spirit creatures who live in the forest of Fiordland. A great adventure.
Funny and clever. This was a great story full of quirky characters and well thought out connections. Loved it!
This is a great year 9 level adventure. The story of a dog rescue from a hidden tomo on a farm moves along at a pace and keeps you guessing.
I loved this biography of encounters with people and the sea. Warne is an excellent writer and the book reads like a documentary, educational and entertaining.
A lovely Historical novel with a strong female lead character. I enjoyed this well paced adventure story.
It was a well written and good nz feminist book. Just not my style.
A great NZ story from the early 1900’s. Shows how colonial people thought and also includes some history of Suzanne Aubert.
I loved this biographical story of two middle aged women on a road trip down the West Coast of New Zealand. It was fun and thought provoking.
This was a gripping New Zealand dystopian thriller suitable for senior students. It confronts ideas of government control and racism, packed into a fast paced story
This was a story of whakapapa and relationships. I enjoyed it gentle tone and how the author wrote of racism and deep family connections.
A harrowing and uplifting story of family and culture. A great read.
This is a great teen book, that is fantastical and entertaining. It also talks of mental health and how bad memories are a part of us.
A great book with a unique storyline that keeps you guessing!
I love this book about a grumpy old man who would rather die but his neighbours keep interrupting him. It is funny and serious and entertaining.
This was the story of two games, how their lives were intertwined with love without them actually getting together. It was very clever, but not quite heart connecting.