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Kazam!
 

Kazam! (Paperback)

By Adin, Vicky

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It's an adventure story based around a trip to Cape Kidnappers and how they rescue a gannet. Its a story that touches on issues such as bullying, differences, making decisions and choices as well as a story about the seashore and having fun along the way. It has lots of cartoon ...

ISBN 9780473208592
Published 1 April 2012
Interest Age 6-9 years
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The Sea-wreck Stranger
 

The Sea-wreck Stranger (Paperback, New title)

By Mackenzie, Anna

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Ness, Ty and their cousin Sophie live in a post-apocalyptic island community that has turned its back on the sea, and its own past. When the arrival of a stranger forces all three to question the world they know, a world dominated by superstition, fear and loss, they each have a ...

ISBN 9781877361883
Published 17 August 2007 by Random House
Interest Age 12-15 years
Series The Sea-wreck Stranger Trilogy
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Peace Story
 

Peace Story (Paperback)

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Peace Story is a collection of stories about peace from 22 countries around the world, including a New Zealand story, Remember that November by Jennifer Beck, illustrated by Lindy Fisher. It is the culmination of a project initiated in South Korea by IBBY (International Board on ...

ISBN 209180
Published 1 October 2010
Interest Age All ages
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Orchard Street
 

Orchard Street (Paperback)

By Gee, Maurice

Some very strange things are happening in Orchard Street. Ossie's dad is doing something illegal under the house; everyone is talking about the waterfront strike; adults are behaving in odd ways towards each other - and Ossie is falling in love

ISBN 9780143303879
Published 7 April 2008 by Penguin
Interest Age 11-14 years
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Bouncing back with beepa track
 

Bouncing back with beepa track (Paperback)

By Shara Ray, Dr

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Broardly, the book is designed to help young people recover from life's disappointments/challenges, and to use the experience to move forward with new determination and hope.

ISBN 9780473172756
Published 10 November 2010 by RAINBOW GIFTS PRESS
Interest Age 4-7 years
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The Whole hole
 

The Whole hole

By Pine, Barbara

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When it comes to storytelling and illustration, author/artist, Barbara Pine, possesses a thoroughly unique and captivating style. Her collection of characters, stories and models has grown over many years, coming together in 2011 to produce her first published book - "The Whole ...

ISBN 9780473189563
Published 24 August 2011 by Fumblejoys Ltd
Interest Age All ages
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Barefoot in a Prickle Patch
 

Barefoot in a Prickle Patch (Paperback)

By Slater Bottin, Janet

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'Barefoot in a Prickle Patch' is a sensitive story of the growing bond between two fifteen-year-olds of differing gender and nationality, who find mutual support and encouragement in each other as they work through personal losses. They also share a common interest in di ...

ISBN 9781439271582
Published 1 August 2010
Interest Age 11-15 years
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The Transformation of Minna Hargreaves
  

The Transformation of Minna Hargreaves (Paperback, New title)

By Beale, Fleur

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Minna is a typical fourteen-year-old, who is urban, technologically savvy, and has the right boyfriend and peer group. But her life is turned upside down when her father announces that the family is going to live on an off-shore island for a year, and the venture will be made int ...

ISBN 9781869418366
Published 2 March 2007 by Random House
Interest Age Young Adults
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Zillah
  

Zillah (Paperback, New title)

By Todd, Penelope

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Zillah revisits her special hideaway, Roimata, on the West coast, as she tries to absorb the trauma of a blighted working holiday in Spain, and clarify her feelings for her friend Joseph. When she seeks temporary refuge in a hut she must also cope with the rough basics of living ...

ISBN 9781877361739
Published 18 May 2007 by Random House
Interest Age Young Adults
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Payback
 

Payback (Paperback)

By Kelly, Michelle

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Thirteen- year- old Riley has a skateboarding accident and discovers that he has a serious delay in bone development. He also has a run in with Vince, an all round tough guy, who plays in his softball team and now seems to be hanging out with his ex-girlfriend.

ISBN 9781869438296
Published 21 April 2008 by Scholastic
Interest Age 10-14 years
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