New Zealand Book Awards Finalist 2021
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By Kino, Shilo
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Twelve-year-old Niko lives in a small, rural town. The government want to build a prison over the home of a taniwha. Niko's grandfather is busy protesting, but when he dies, it's up to Niko to convince the community that the taniwha is real and stop the prison from being built.
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A one-legged boy stands up against a warring family of Maori gods to save the world.
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Tired of no-one laughing at your jokes? You don't have be. Joke-telling is a skill, like playing the piano or juggling live hedgehogs. Tom E. Moffatt teaches you that skill with easy-to-follow instructions and simple exercises: Pick the perfect joke for the situation Discover how... to use body-language, expression and timing Practise your joke-telling with 101 hilarious jokes With this book and a dash of practice, you'll get the laughter and applause you deserve. Without ever needing to juggle hedgehogs.
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Illustrated by Parker, Kate
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'Kowhai first appeared from the golden glow of a beautiful flower . . . and her voice was the rain and the sea and the cry of a bird.' Follow Kowhai as she discovers a tiny seed's hope to build a great forest.
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Illustrated by Morris, Sandra
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A beautiful non-fiction picture book about animals around the world. This nonfiction picture book takes readers around the world through the months of the year, looking at seasons in both the northern and southern hemisphere. It focuses on a species in each hemisphere for that mo...nth, e.g. March in the northern hemisphere is polar bear cubs in the Canadian Arctic and also saltwater crocodiles in Australia. There will be a range of countries, habitats, species and animal activities. Potential for more in-depth facts at the end of the book for older readers.
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Hare lived in a quiet corner.But there was still noise... This is the story of Hare, who struggles to find quiet even in peaceful places. Hare goes on a journey to try and find a solution. This gentle, heartwarming story is for anybody who suffers from noises, anxiety or loud fee...lings.
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This is the story, told in te reo Maori, of the arrival of Ngatoroirangi in Aotearoa and his exploration of the landscape and subduing of kaitiaki, such as the guardian of Tarawera, Tamaohoi; the guardian of water on Kaingaroa, Torepatutai; and the King of the Patupaiarehe, fairy... folk, Ririo. This adventure story traces the places Ngatoroirangi travelled through, such as Waimahunga, the large spring where he conducted his cleansing ceremonies, and Te Wharua o Ngatoroirangi, where his footprints are still visible in the land today.
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An intriguing young adult coming-of-age tale, Draw Me a Hero is at once funny, dark and tender - a real page turner with more than one twist.
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In the sequel to the bestselling Mophead, Selina is invited to read a poem for the Queen in Westminster Abbey. Someone at work calls her a 'sellout'. What will she do?
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A hidden world, mysterious villains, two sets of twins and one epic competition set the scene for this magical middle-grade adventure by an award-winning NZ author.
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