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Timeless Kiwi yarns for young readers

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Introduce the next generation of Kiwi readers to some timeless local yarns!

If you're not sure which book to start with, check out our handy flowchart here

Night Race to Kawau

An award-winning classic from the author of the Alex quartet.

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Under the Mountain

Winner of the Gaelyn Gordon Award for a Much-loved Book, this thrilling children's novel is an enduring sci-fi classic.

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The Whale Rider

A classic novel that became a classic film.

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The Silent One

The award-winning classic story of discrimination, friendship and destiny.

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I Am Not Esther

A classic bestseller that's been in print for over 20 years, this gripping YA thriller follows a teenage girl caught in a religious cult.

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The 10pm Question

Published around the world to great acclaim. A tender, beautifully told, award-winning novel by New Zealand's most loved writer for children.

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