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The Calling by Fleur Beale

$19.99 NZD

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Category: NZ Teen Fiction

A novel about finding your calling, the extraordinary nun Mother Mary Joseph Aubert, and the realities of religious bigotry in late-nineteenth century New Zealand. 'Dreams were dangerous things.' It was the dream of Molly's dying mother that she would become a nun. It isn't, however, the dream of her Methodist father, who wants her to marry. But what is her true calling and how can she follow it? As the 19th century draws to an end, Molly searches out the extraordinary nun Mother Mary Joseph Aubert to find out. 'One of the most consistently accomplished and versatile writers for teenagers in the country' - The New Zealand Listener ...Show more

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Displaced by Cristina Sanders

$21.99 NZD

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Category: NZ Teen Fiction

An enthralling historical novel of immigration, courage and first love from an award-winning New Zealand author. Eloise and her family must leave Cornwall on a treacherous sea journey to start a new life in 1870s colonial New Zealand. On the ship across, Eloise meets Lars, a Norwegian labourer travellin g below decks, and their lives begin to intertwine. When her brother disappears, her father leaves and the family are left to fend for themselves in their new home, Eloise must find the strength to stand up for what she believes in and the people she loves. ...Show more

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Prince of Ponies (PB) by Stacy Gregg

$17.99 NZD

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Category: NZ Middle Fiction 8-12-year-olds

War destroyed their worlds, now two young girls and their remarkable horses are fighting once more - this time to win. When twelve-year-old Mira stumbles across a white stallion in a forest in Berlin, she doesn't realise that this horse will take her on an incredible journey. Together, they're going to ascend the starry heights of Grand Prix show jumping, and sweep back in time to Poland in 1939 where another young girl is risking everything to save the horse that she loves... Prince of Ponies is a story of courage and the will to win against all odds. ...Show more

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Syd, the Muster Pony (#8 Showtym Adventures) by Kelly Wilson

$16.99 NZD

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Category: NZ Middle Fiction 8-12-year-olds

In this exciting conclusion to the bestselling Showtym Adventures series, Amanda, Kelly and Vicki go on a road trip to find their dream ponies! Nine-year-old Amanda is thrilled when her parents announce plans to travel the length of the country in search of a Grand Prix show jumper for Vicki, as well as a new pony each for Kelly and Amanda. From wild beaches and lake swims to panning for gold and high-country musters, each day on the road brings the three sisters new experiences - and new challenges. Will Amanda and her new pony Syd survive the dangerous overnight cattle muster? And will Vicki find the Grand Prix pony of her dreams? In this story inspired by the Wilson Sisters' early years, Vicki, Kelly and Amanda first taste the freedom of exploring the world on horseback. ...Show more

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The Dragon Defenders (#1) by James Russell

$22.00 NZD

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Category: NZ Middle Fiction 8-12-year-olds | Series: Dragon Brothers

The wild and wonderful island home of Flynn and Paddy holds an incredible secret: dragons live there! When evil boss The Pitbull finds out, he sends his men to kill a dragon, and to bring him back the body. He also wants a dragon's egg, so he can hatch it in his private zoo. Flynn and Paddy's world is a bout to be turned upside down. Will their bravery and skill be enough to stop The Pitbull's evil plan? The first book of The Dragon Brothers Novel Series, this book follows on from the best-selling picture book series The Dragon Brothers Trilogy. The two brothers Flynn and Paddy are now 12 and 10 years old respectively, and are facing a challenge like no other. ...Show more

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There's a Bear in the Window by June Pitman-Hayes

$19.99 NZD

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Category: NZ Picture Books

Theres a bear in the window of the house across the street. Its tall and round, with great big feet! I wonder what I would see; if I were that bear, and that bear were me? From singer-songwriter June Pitman-Hayes comes a story and beautiful waiata in both English and Maori that celebrates the great tedd y bear hunt, that entertained thousands of children during lockdown in 2020. For fans of the best-selling Kia Ora you can be a Kiwi too and Kia Kaha! ...Show more

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The Forever Horse (HB) by Stacy Gregg

$25.00 NZD

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Category: NZ Middle Fiction 8-12-year-olds

An enchanting and inspiring stand-alone novel from the author of The Princess and the Foal. Maisie has always loved horses. She is also a talented artist. When the opportunity arises for her to study in Paris, her two worlds collide. There, in the heart of the city, Maisie finds the childhood diary of f amous horse artist, Rose Bonifait, and meets the beautiful black stallion, Claude. As the two girls' stories emerge, tragedies unfold - both past and present - and Maisie realises that she can't begin to imagine life without her forever horse... ...Show more

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The Ghosts of Young Nick's Head (Spooky Adventures #1)

$19.99 NZD

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Category: NZ Middle Fiction 8-12-year-olds

A haunted bedroom holds a dark secret, which a young voice from the past wants to share. A summer vacation turns spooky for friends Joe and Eddie, when Joe discovers a message scratched on a bedpost and senses a presence watching him. The ghostbusting duo set out to solve the mystery of the lonely old h ouse on the cliffs. But someone, or something, is trying to stop them. A spooky adventure story set on the wild and historic East Coast of New Zealand, by award-winning author Sue Copsey. Read it at night ... if you dare ...Show more

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Arapū Toi by Moira Wairama

$30.00 NZD

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Category: Te Reo

Arapū Toi combines short, easy to understand, poems for all ages with artwork that epitomises the idea that "a picture is worth a thousand words". Gentle rhythmic te reo Māori, with kupu that emphasise ideas of wellness, is used to describe the sights, sounds and feelings of everyday life — like a zip s eizing up on a coat — alongside more poetic images such as the darkness or the night or a whale singing in the depths of the ocean. ...Show more

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My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes (Board) by Eve Sutton

$19.99 NZD

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6

Category: NZ Board & Cloth Books

Cats from different countries do strange and exotic things, but this ordinary cat likes to hide in boxes. First published in 1973, this book is a classic.

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Rush! Rush! by Elena De Roo

$29.99 NZD

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6

Category: Poetry

A wonderfully alliterative poem describing the joyous run from home to the beach, with all the sights, sounds and smells that capture the moment and award-winning illustrator Jenny Cooper's interpretation.

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The Ghosts of Young Nick's Head (Spooky Adventures #1) by Sue Copsey

$19.99 NZD

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6

Category: NZ Middle Fiction 8-12-year-olds | Series: Spooky Adventures

A haunted bedroom holds a dark secret, which a young voice from the past wants to share. A summer vacation turns spooky for friends Joe and Eddie, when Joe discovers a message scratched on a bedpost and senses a presence watching him. The ghostbusting duo set out to solve the mystery of the lonely old h ouse on the cliffs. But someone, or something, is trying to stop them. A spooky adventure story set on the wild and historic East Coast of New Zealand, by award-winning author Sue Copsey. Read it at night ... if you dare ...Show more

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