Newtown School

103,256 pages read and 12,696 team points

Nicki

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(3,573 pages read)
  • Ascendant's Rite

    By David Hair
    5 stars

    Finish of an epic 4 book fantasy saga. Held my breath for most of it and am now about to suffocate. Loved it!

  • Of you want to make God laugh

    By Bianca Marais
    5 stars

    Couldn't put it down!

  • Hine Toa

    By Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku
    4 stars

    Fascinating story of a wāhine with big dreams.

  • The Pōrangi Boy

    By Shilo Kino
    5 stars

    A great children's novel that makes you think about small towns, the joy of whānau, mystery, friendships and mana. Definitely worth a read.

  • Working as Aliies:supporters of indigenous justice reflect

    By Jen Margaret
    5 stars

    People's stories and wisdom have impact as you read through these interviews. It inspires, instructs and helps Pākēhā to stay in our lane with humility and grace.

  • A wrinkle in time

    By Madeleine L'Engle
    4 stars

    A fun piece of fiction that plays with the concept of moving through time and space. Written ages ago but still worth a read.

  • The nurseryman of Ōtaki

    By Don Watson
    5 stars

    The story of Don's life and business is surprisingly entertaining. It shows how times have changed. Written in an engaging, honest style.

  • The Runaway Jury

    By John Grisham
    3 stars

    The usual style and format for Grisham. This time about an influenced jury in a tobacco course case.

  • The man who died twice

    By Richard Osman
    4 stars

    Second book in murder club based in a resthome. Fun.

  • Kāwai; for such a time as thiss

    By Monty Soutar
    3 stars

    Historical novel of early Māori life

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