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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THE SAMPLING: The Trespassers Club, a new kids' novel
When her family moves suburbs, Laura discovers an old abandoned house on her street. It seems like the perfect hideout, but something –...
THE SAMPLING: The Lonely Little Tree by Moya Kirby
Here's an extract from a new New Zealand Christmas picture book, The Lonely Little Tree by Moya Kirby and illustrated by Terri Rose...
THE SAMPLING: Flight of the Fantail
Flight of the Fantail is a debut YA novel by Steph Matuku, published by Huia. We are pleased to publish the first chapter to whet your...
THE SAMPLING: Dear Donald Trump
Sam has a problem. He has to share a room with his older brother and things aren’t easy. When Sam sees Donald Trump on TV talking about...
THE SAMPLING: The Mapmakers' Race by Eirlys Hunter
We're pleased to present an excerpt from The Mapmakers' Race (Gecko Press), a new novel by Eirlys Hunter and illustrated by Kirsten...
THE SAMPLING: A Kiwi book about bullying
Here's a Sampling with a difference: the book doesn't exist (yet)! Only Freaks Turn Things Into Bones by Steff Green and illustrated by...
THE SAMPLING: Secret World of Butterflies
We are very pleased to have permission to publish the first three spreads of the Giselle Clarkson-illustrated picture book, Secret World...
THE SAMPLING: The Short But Brilliant Career
The Short but Brilliant Career of Lucas Weed by debut author Chrissie Walker won the 2017 Storylines Tom Fitzgibbon Award for an...
THE SAMPLING: Three chapters from Go Girl
Go Girl: A Storybook of Epic NZ Women by Barbara Else is a collection of inspiring true stories about New Zealand women who have done...
THE SAMPLING: Dawn Raid by Pauline Smith
Dawn Raid is the 28th book in Scholastic NZ's 'My New Zealand Story' series, which brings to life significant events in our history as...
THE SAMPLING: Lyla a novel by Fleur Beale
Lyla has just started her second year of high school when a magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes Christchurch to pieces. Devastation is...
THE SAMPLING: Rosie Joy by Sophie Siers
It's spring on the farm and springtime is always busy at Rosie Joy's. There are crops to plant and baby lambs everywhere. Rosie Joy and...
THE SAMPLING: Dinosaur Trouble: The Runaway Coat
The Runaway Coat is Book 3 of the brand new hilarious junior fiction series from the creators of the bestselling Dinosaur Rescue. Mewburn...
THE SAMPLING: Taupo Blows!, by Doug Wilson
Rachel and Sam are at home alone with their dog Choky when the biggest volcano on New Zealand's Volcanic Plateau erupts without warning....
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