Papatoetoe High School

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  • The Reluctant Religious

    By Joan Gore
    3 stars

    Written as a life story of a NZ nun. She traveled to many countries in ger work, spending a number of years in several South American countries Easy to read in diary/ letter format.

  • Confessional Tales of a Sinber

    By Stuart Thomson
    5 stars

    A humorous book written about a boy growing up in Wellington. Easy to read of his adventures over his lifetime.Well worth reading!

  • Once upon a time in the East

    By Xiaolu Guo
    5 stars

    Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Written by a Chinese born girl who experienced poverty and abuse.She became a writer and film producer and made a life in England.

  • The Unlikely Doctor

    By Dr Timoti Te Moke
    5 stars

    An invigorating read about a boy from South Auckland who, despite an abusive childhood, went on to become a doctor.Especially pertinent as i live and work in South Auckland.

  • Nujeen

    By Nujeen Mustafa
    4 stars

    Bibliography about Nujeen, a girl from Syria, who gas cerebral palsy. She escaped from the war and eventually settled in Germany An interesting insight to life as a refugee child.

  • Desert Children

    By Warms Dirie
    4 stars

    Written about the abhorrent practice of FGM, which is still practiced in some countries. Book focused on Waris's effort to bring awareness and to eliminate this mutilation of girls .

  • Women of the Outback

    By Sue Williams
    3 stars

    An interesting insight into the lives of women in the Australian outback.

  • Two Shakes of a Lambs Tail

    By Danielle Hawkins
    4 stars

    Enjoyed reading this book. Easy to read, then pick up later. I enjoy books about rural life.

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