Otago Boys' High School

12,189 pages read and 1,518 team points

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Rach C

2,738 pts

(2,376 pages read)

Brinsingr

By Christopher Paolini

4 stars

The third of the 4 book series has a lot more action than the second with battles, magic and political events. My favourite section is with the elven smith, another well written female character doing 'mens' work and how she find work arounds to overcome an oath she made - there is always a way forward. It can be a little bit tricky to keep up with all the perspectives and goings on, but a fab read none the less
Potiki

By Patricia Grace

5 stars

Patricia Grace didn't really feature in my reading lists when I grew up, and I wish she had. My first introduction was the short stories 'Butterflies'. Potiki is a challenging read because it made me question so many little assumptions I hold. It made me think of the song big yellow taxi (pave paradise to put a parking lot) , while also deepening my understanding on ties to the land. Read it.
Eldest

By Christopher Paolini

4 stars

The second of the Dragon Riders series, this book has a lot more world building. The book also splits into various perspectives, Eragons, his cousin Roran, and the leader of the vardan, Nusuada (always nice to see a strong female lead in a fantasy book!). drags at times with some of the history but it all builds into a book you get lost in.
Eragon

By Christopher Paolini

5 stars

Dragons and Elves, dwarfs and shades, and a fabulous old school tale of good and evil and making hard choices for those you love. Love the strength of the female eleven character Arya
The Whale Rider

By Witi Ihimaera

5 stars

Written from the perspective of Uncle Rawiri, this book follows Kahu as she grows up in the shadow of her 'Paka' searching for a male to take over the iwi leadership role.

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Otago Boys' High School

12,189 pages read and 1,518 team points

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