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...
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...
Book Reviews: Young Adult Fiction
Susette Goldsmith reviews four fascinating books for older readers: think steampunk shenanigans, paranormal romance, celebrity secret...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
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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