Ormiston Senior College

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  • Journey to Tangiwai

    By David Hill
    0 stars

    Fictional telling of a a year in a youth's life in NZ's 1953, against the backdrop of a changing society and an impending visit from the new Queen. Love and family, war and peace and social upheaval, a coming of age story that reads easily and is informative and compelling all at the same time. Culminating in the Tangiwai disaster. Recommended reading

  • The Parihaka Woman

    By Witi Ihimaera
    5 stars

    "An epic story of Love and revenge".......... indeed.

  • Full Circle

    By Jenny-May Clarkson
    3 stars

    Jenny-May's autobiography is an easy and informative read, aimed at at encouraging the reader to be proud of your roots & roots and always find strength in whanau

  • Brother Grimm

    By Craig Russell
    4 stars

    A thrilling read that moves like a whodunnit movie. Twists & turns and a reveal that is saved until all other avenues are exhausted.

  • The Perk

    By Mark Gimenez
    4 stars

    A good read while you're reading it and holds the tension and thrill until the end. Bit of a double whammy at the end and the sub-plots make for interesting diversions. A satisfying finale when justice finally gets their man.

  • The Stranger Diaries

    By Elly Griffiths
    3 stars

    A clever who-dunnit that cleverly does not reveal itself until the end. A good tale whilst being read but in the end somewhat forgettable.

  • The Sword of Kaigen

    By M L Wang
    5 stars

    A great novel for young adult readers who have an interest in mixed genre tales, in this case Dystopia in a Feudal, but modern day Japan-like, Fantasy land of characters with superpowers connected to nature's natural elements.

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