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The Boy in the Olive Grove

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.

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Speed Freak

Racing. Winning. That's all that matters in this exciting teen story about driving competitively.

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Heart of Danger

The exciting third and final book in the Juno series of gripping sci fi/ fantasy YA novels.

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Fierce September

Juno of Taris faces more dangers in the second in the award-winning science fiction / fantasy young adult novel series.

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Juno of Taris

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.

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Dirt Bomb

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.

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I Am Rebecca

Life inside a religious cult becomes too much for 16-year-old Rebecca when she finds out who she is to marry. An award-winning and thrilling sequel to the bestselling classic I am Not Esther, by the acclaimed Fleur Beale.

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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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Resurrection

The final gripping, futuristic Young Adult novel in the bestselling Blood of the Lamb trilogy.

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Into the Wilderness

Fast-paced, thrilling second YA novel in the Blood of the Lamb trilogy.

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The Crossing

The first book in the stunning Blood of the Lamb trilogy, full of action, suspense and drama.

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Singing Home the Whale

An award-winning and extraordinary story of a boy who protects a baby orca that locals believe is threatening their livelihood.

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Smashed

Friendship, loyalties and values are thrown into confusion by a rape in this gritty YA novel.

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Ash Arising

Chilling and page-turning, this compelling novel crackles with political intrigue, fast-paced action and unexpected twists.

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Finding

Master storyteller David Hill traces the fortunes of two New Zealand families over seven generations, through wars, depressions, disasters, protest and social change in this exciting novel for intermediate readers.

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Catch Me When You Fall

Will Alex win the battle for life?

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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 Severed Land

'a masterclass in plotting and elegant writing with turns of phrase that are genius' - Napier Courier

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