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  • The Winter Soldier: Cold Front

    By Mackenzi Lee
    4 stars

    YA - One for Marvel fans and tells the story of Captain America's best friend James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes. It is told in two timelines, 1941 when he is a 16 year old American, determined to enlist and 1954 when he is a brainwashed Soviet assassin known as the Winter Soldier. Action packed.

  • Outside the Cage

    By Carly Waddleton
    4 stars

    8 - 12 year olds. Short chapters. Dinosaur lovers will devour this book which is set in a world where towns are protected by giant cages and dinosaurs still roam. 11 year old Spencer must race against time to uncover the truth behind mysterious dinosaur attacks that have everyone believing that his family is behind the attacks.

  • Unsouled

    By Neal Shusterman
    4 stars

    Book 3 of 4 in this dystopian series where unwanteds get sold or tithed by their parents so that their body parts can be reused. A heap of action, and the reader learns more about the architect of this technology who was tormented by how his invention ended up being used. Can't wait to read book 4.

  • An Amazing Chocolate Cake Summer

    By Marie Munro
    3 stars

    (9 to 12 year olds). I have done a lot of painting in my time, both outside and inside my house and it wasn't until I read this book, that I realized that I have been doing it wrong. This book is full of information about plumbing, painting, construction and wiring (with a helpful glossary at the back). It is about a community that comes together to renovate a dilapidated house and there is something magical about the chocolate cake that sustains everyone over the long, hot summer. This is a story about friendship, community and giving without expecting anything in return. If you are considering a career as a tradie, this is your book.

  • From the Cutting Room of Barney Kettle

    By Kate De Goldi
    4 stars

    This quirky and delightful novel tells a tale that slowly unfolds. Schoolboy Barney wants to be a famous film director. His slightly younger (but extremely well organized) sister Ren helps him. Then they decide to make a film about their neighbourhood which is full of quirky characters. But there is a thief amongst them and what about the mysterious envelops that are starting to appear? While I enjoyed the gentle pace of this novel, I do feel that it will appeal to adults rather than children/young adults.

  • Ride North

    By Maria de Jong
    4 stars

    Aged 8-12. Set in Aotearoa, Folly’s mother has died and in her opinion, her father has taken up with a new girlfriend a bit too quickly. They live in Dargaville, and her father announces that they are moving to Auckland. Folly is shocked and decides that she wants to take her mother’s ashes to Cape Reinga. She heads off with her trusted horse Tooth without telling anyone and has a heap of adventures along the way. This would make a great class read-aloud.

  • Time Twins

    By Sally Astridge and Arne Norlin
    3 stars

    (10-13 year olds) - Born a world apart, united by magic. This story, written by two authors living in Sweden and Aotearoa, follows two children born at the exact same moment—one in each country. They discover they have the ability to teleport to each other's homes. Through this instant connection, they forge an unbreakable bond of friendship, helping each other navigate the challenges of bullying and underscoring the vital roles of friendship and family.

  • Saving Sam

    By Susan Brocker
    4 stars

    Ben's mum has died, his dad is in prison and his older brother Sam seems to be making some seriously bad decisions. Ben and Sam's aunt and uncle reluctantly agree to foster them. Ben is lonely and quiet but then he encounters a frightened unwanted guard dog whom he names Layla and begins to train her. Meanwhile Sam seems to be going from bad to worse - does his mean vindictive PE teacher have anything to do with it? This is the story about the healing bond that develops between Ben and Layla and it is also about self-esteem, developing resilience and standing up for what is right. A great coming of age read.

  • The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

    By Sherman Alexie
    5 stars

    YA - This book has been sitting on our school library shelf without being issued for the past 6 years. I decided to read it over the holidays and absolutely loved it. 14 year old Arnold Spirit (Junior) lives on an Indian reservation in Spokane, WA. He was born brain damaged to alcoholic parents, and it was just assumed that he would stay on the reservation all his life with his destiny being the same as most kids that stay there - live in poverty and drink a lot. After an incident at school, he decides to change schools and begins attending the all white school in a nearby town. He has two things going for him - he is bright and a great shooter at basketball. This book is written in diary format and it is really funny - heartbreaking, but incredibly funny. But behind the laughs are serious messages about what life is like on the reservations. PS - I am going to keep this book in our library, put an age restriction on it and begin to promote it more.

  • Komodo

    By John Lee Schneider
    4 stars

    Horror. This starts out as a boat trip. A married couple are on the verge of divorcing and they set out on a boat trip with the captain, the wife's best friend and the husband's ex-best friend who is in love with the wife. Next minute the boat is hit by a rogue wave and capsizes in shark and jellyfish infested waters. The survivors end up on an island inhabited by Komodo dragons. This becomes a story of betrayal, revenge with lots of savage deaths and gore. The action is fast paced, the chapters short and the reader learns heaps about komodo dragons.

  • The Midnight Club

    By Christopher Pike
    3 stars

    YA - Set in a hospice for teenagers with terminal illnesses. Five teenagers meet at midnight each night to tell scary tales. They make a pact that whoever dies first will try and contact the others from beyond the grave. A sad read as the characters share their real fears about death, unfulfilled dreams and the unknown.

  • They Both Die At The End

    By Adam Silvera
    5 stars

    I love the premise behind this book. On the day that you are going to die, you get an early morning call (usually between midnight and 1am) by a caller from an organisation called Death-Cast to say that you are going to die that die. So recipients have less than 24 hours to get their affairs in order. The story follows two teenage boys Mateo (aged 18) and Rufus (aged 17) who are strangers who both receive the Death-Cast call on the same day and are brought together through an app called Last Friend and they decide to meet to spend their remaining time on Earth together. Mateo is an introvert whereas Rufus was in the middle of punching someone when he got his call. They try to live a lifetime of experiences in less than 24 hours. This book is all about whether you are living or existing. It is about friendship, morality and courage. Couldn't put it down.

  • The Leaving

    By Tara Altebrando
    4 stars

    Eleven years ago there was a traumatic incident at the local kindergarten and six children disappeared without a trace. Now five of them have returned and are now teenagers but they have no memory of where they have been and they have no memory of the child who is still missing. So the two big questions are: What happened to Max (the sixth child) and why hasn’t he returned with the others; and where have they been and why do they have no memories? What a fantastic idea for a story. I was riveted by the plot, although I did feel that the author could have executed it a bit better - particularly the ending which left me feeling disappointed.

  • Mondays Are Murder

    By Ravena Guron
    4 stars

    Kay is returning to her hometown for a week. It holds painful memories for her after the death of her aunt and her best friend Ivy who died under mysterious circumstances. She is staying with her cousin and Uncle and on her arrival finds a threatening note on her bed signed by "Monday" stating that there are going to be a series of events happening each day finishing with her (Kay's) death on Monday. At first Kay thinks that it is a joke.... but then awful things start happening as per the note. This story is full of suspense and intrigue and I thought that I knew who "Monday" was but was totally wrong. A riveting read that keeps you guessing right up until the end.

  • Unwholly

    By Neal Shusterman
    4 stars

    Book two in the Unwind series set in a dystopian world where children under the age of 17 can be "unwound" - either as part of a tithe, or because their parents have signed a consent form. Being unwound means that you are killed off and your body parts distributed to those in need. Lots of action for our three main characters with revenge, violence and betrayal on the agenda. The author is definitely setting the scene for a big show down.

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