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THE SAMPLING: If Only, by Adele Broadbent
Hawke's Bay author, reviewer and bookseller Adele Broadbent is back with a new title for a young adult audience. Thanks to OneTree House,...
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Book Reviews: New Picture Books from Aotearoa
From curious noises to sneaky felines to whānau-focused native birds, we've got a cracker of a line-up of new Kiwi picture books in this...
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Book Reviews: The Latest in NZ Non-Fiction
It isn't news to anyone that Aotearoa is currently marking a significant anniversary, as we pass the 250 years since James Cook...
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Book Reviews: Young Adult Fiction
Susette Goldsmith reviews four fascinating books for older readers: think steampunk shenanigans, paranormal romance, celebrity secret...
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The Mahy Questionnaire: Lani Wendt Young
You know it, you love it – it's the Mahy Questionnaire! This month we are very lucky to be able to feature Lani Wendt Young, who as we...
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Book Reviews: Junior and Middle Fiction
Sarah Forster reviews current releases Harriet and the eye of the Bird, Bonjour Lucy Bee and The Invincibles: Power Up! She also reviews...
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THE SAMPLING: The Very Annoying Ghost
Ricky’s family buy a mansion in a trendy suburb, with panoramic views of the city. Too good to be true… Yep, a real bargain. But this...
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THE SAMPLING: Telesa Book One - The Covenant Keeper
From Washington D.C, comes Leila, a young woman in search of family, a place to belong. Instead she finds her destiny and it threatens to...
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THE SAMPLING: Rafferty Ferret: Ratbag
Rafferty is an orphan, raised by monks. Misfortune strikes and he is outcast, and must fend for himself. He uses his cunning and charm to...
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Book Reviews: Four Young Adult Titles
Dragons, kick-arse heroines and mystical beings abound in the final round of YA reviews for 2018, reviewed by Kylie Parry. Cassie Clark:...
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Book Reviews: YA From High Fantasy to Gritty Reality
This set of reviews includes everything from kidnapping to faraway kingdoms, pig-hunting to the wilds of Fiordland. Three of the books...
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Read it in the stars: OneTree House
OneTree House directors Jenny Nagle and Christine Dale, who have 43 titles lined up for the new publishing house's first year, talk to...
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Gender (im)balance in NZ children's books
Elizabeth Heritage investigates representations of gender in New Zealand children's book publishing by looking at the 2017 bestsellers...
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