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Recommended texts for the new English curriculum
When a boy finds a sealskin in a cave, he unlocks an ancient spell that tips him into a terrifying adventure...an award-winning novel for tweens that inspired the Sky NZ Originals TV series!
When Lucy makes friends with the Dark she discovers a new and exciting world - but the world is about to discover what it's like without the Dark! A funny and enjoyable bedtime story with a glow-in-the dark cover to encourage lights out!
A marvellous menagerie of animal poems for children by New Zealand's best writers - some of them children - selected by star New Zealand poet Paula Green and adorably illustrated by Jenny Cooper.
Welcome to the realm of the Astromancer - lore-master of the stars... An award-winning adventure story in chapters with stunning illustrations, bringing the Matariki legends to life as they've never been experienced before!
The highly anticipated, unforgettable new story from the internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning author of WONDER.
An award-winning, quirky story about a child who is stuck carrying around an elephant, wondering if they will ever feel light and free again . . .
An award-winning and powerful illustrated storybook for the tamariki and rangatahi of Aotearoa New Zealand celebrating Maoritanga!
Gavin Bishop's stunning, once-in-a-generation compendium introduces readers to the pantheon of Māori gods, demigods and heroes, and explores Aotearoa's most exciting legends from the Creation to the Migration.
<h3>The much-anticipated final journey in the story of Felix, hero of Morris Gleitzman's multi-award-winning Once, Then, After, Soon, Maybe and Now.</h3>
No training could have prepared Frank for a dangerous coastwatching mission against the Japanese in this tense, exciting war novel for middle graders
A magical, award-winning novel about a girl who wants to escape her memories and a troll who is desperately trying to remember his, from the acclaimed author of Conrad Cooper's Last Stand and The Impossible Boy
Conrad Cooper has just decided that Tane, the god of the forest, is the perfect guy to solve his problems. Leonie Agnew's Conrad Cooper's Last Stand is a surprising, brave and award-winning novel for young readers.
Encounter New Zealand's amazing array of wildlife in this award-winning illustrated companion volume to Aotearoa: The New Zealand Story
Discover the story of New Zealand through this multiple-award-winning, richly illustrated visual history by Gavin Bishop.
A bright and beautiful exploration of a supernova and the birth of our solar system for young children, all wrapped up in an award-winning bedtime story
Jesse O's award-winning novel about a deadly pandemic and a family in lockdown, rereleased with all new illustrations by Toby Morris.
Discover the story of New Zealand through this multiple-award-winning, richly illustrated visual history by Gavin Bishop.
A cunning kidnap and blackmail plot . . . what could go wrong?
Meet Hound, a brilliant detective who ALWAYS solves his case. But this latest trail of clues has him perplexed - could it be that he's missed something important?
A hilarious te reo Maori translation of the second book in Jeff Kinney's bestselling Wimpy Kid series, Roderick Rules.
A large-format, stunning visual history of the New Zealand Wars of the 1800s, suitable for children and adults, by the multiple-award-winning Gavin Bishop
A powerful new historical novel from one of New Zealand’s best-loved YA authors
A genre-bending work of autobiographical fiction from one of Aotearoa’s fiercest and most versatile artists.
A contemporary young-adult novel with mysterious goings-on, time travel, a curse and a strange painting.
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.
A younger reader's edition of the number-one bestselling memoir by former first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama. With a new introduction from Mrs Obama herself
Meet filmmaker Barney Kettle, who liked to invent stories but found a real one under his nose.
Set on a New Zealand Navy frigate during the Korean War, Boy Seaman Russell Purchas is determined to prove he can be brave when it comes to battle with the Communists. But he is about to find that courage isn't just about being a conquering hero...
Which street racer really controls the strip? An award-winning YA novel full of fast cars, burn-offs and an unwritten code of loyalty.
Elliot is on the run from a situation that's just too big to handle. Sooner or later, it's going to catch up with him.
My Brother's War is award-winning children's author David Hill's compelling novel about the First World War. It sets brother against brother in a clash of ideals that lead both to the battlefields of France to face the test of their lives.
Poignant YA historical romance between a teen who runs away to fight in World War One, and his sweetheart back at home.
The past lives of Bess Gray catch up with her in this passionate young adult novel by a NZ Post Children's Book Award-winner.
Racing. Winning. That's all that matters in this exciting teen story about driving competitively.
The exciting third and final book in the Juno series of gripping sci fi/ fantasy YA novels.
Juno of Taris faces more dangers in the second in the award-winning science fiction / fantasy young adult novel series.
What happens when life in a perfect, protected bubble unravels? The heroine of the first novel in an exciting sci-fi / fantasy series for young adult readers is about to find out.
A coming of age story for teenage boys, especially car lovers. Shortlisted for the 2012 NZ Post Book Awards and the 2012 LIANZA YA Award.
Meet Dame Whina Cooper, the kuia who championed Māori rights and women’s rights and led a famous hīkoi for positive change.
‘The kind of book you need to clear a space for, so you can read it in one satisfying gulp.’
Paula Green, POETRY BOX
When a sporty teen's leg is crushed in a mountain accident, he has to face new challenges one tiny but huge step at a time.
When a boy finds a sealskin in a cave, he unlocks an ancient spell that tips him into a terrifying adventure...an award-winning novel for tweens that inspired the Sky NZ Originals TV series!
Nine Girls is a page-turning adventure from Stacy Gregg, one of Aotearoa’s most internationally successful and locally awarded writers.
