A Glasshouse of Stars Book Review Cover

Meixing (Mayzing) Lim and her parents have moved to a new home in Australia. They were invited by Ma Ma’s older brother to live with him, but before they arrived ...


Need a House? Call Ms Mouse! Book Review Cover

This much loved picture book (originally published 1981) has been rereleased in a gorgeous hardback format. Ms Mouse is a talented designer and architect, and much in demand by animals ...


I Really Want To Share Book review Cover

Mum and Dad have a secret to share! A baby brother or sister is on the way. Big Sis is over the moon, and looks forward to learning to share. ...


It’s the last day of school and Archie Coombes is looking forward to his summer break with his friends, Chris, Oliver and Athena. The anticipation would’ve been perfect if it ...


The Stranger Book Review Cover

Chelsea knows she’s got it good being Granger’s girl. Without him taking a liking to her, then calling her his, she would still be hungry and homeless in their small gated ...


The Curse of the School Rabbit Book Review Cover

Tommy is not impressed when he gets stuck looking after the school rabbit. Snowflake sounds like an adorable creature when in actual fact, he needs lots of exercise and likes ...


The Tiny Woman's Coat Book Review Cover

There is a tiny woman, and she decides she needs a coat. “Where will I get the cloth?” she asks a snail. The trees come to her aid, offering their ...


Pops Book Review Cover

Even with less than 10 double spreads, this board book says so much. The first page shows the love between grandchild and grandfather, with a little hand inside a big ...


The Little Match Girl Strikes Back Book Review Cover

Bridie knows the story called The Little Match Girl, and doesn’t think much of it. She’d rather have a chance at a better life, than people feeling sorry for her ...


Green Rising Book Review Cover

Climate Change is everywhere and cannot be ignored. Wide fires rage, floods wipeout villages, topsoil and lives, and the oceans are dying. Theo knows this well as his father’s fishing boat ...


Within These Wicked Walls Book Review

Andromeda is tired, hot, hungry and desperate for shelter. She has been living on the streets, using all the skills she has been taught by her mentor to stay alive. ...


Needle Book Review Cover

Charlene’s knitting keeps her calm. She has been knitting since young, steadily improving until now she can knit almost any shape just from a picture. She’s glad to have her ...


The Boy Who Lost His Spark Book Review Cover

Jem is the kind of boy who can’t sit still. His feet and body want to be busy and without meaning to, he is sometimes clumsy and even disruptive in ...


Ride On Book Review Cover

Victoria has always loved horses, riding from when she was very young. Her best friend Taylor has always been right beside her at Waverly Stables, as they steadily became competent ...


The Killing Code Book Review Cover

Worried about her future, a young woman has been unexpectedly given a chance at a new life. After only a few hours into it, Kit Sutherland is suddenly offered another. ...


Mischievous Milly Book Review Cover

There’s a new fluffy baby on Royalburn Station!   “The bundle has a fluffy coat, all patchy brown and white. It has golden eyes and tiny horns, and says MEEEHHHH ...


Waiting for the Storks Book Review Cover

Zofia used to love playing a funny game with her Mama, Tata and Aunt Barbara. It was called Make a Choice. When at home and happy with them it was ...


BOOKED Graphic Novel Book Review Cover

Nick lives and breathes football/soccer. His best friend Coby is even more soccer mad. Nick’s Dad is a linguistics professor and his mum an ex renowned horse trainer. Nick and ...


One Time Book Review Cover

Gina Filomina lives with her mum and dad and is often the envy of many in her middle school. Her Italian grandmother sends her beautiful scarves and clothing, which Gina ...


There's a Moa in the Moonlight Book Review Cover

There’s a Moa in the garden, eating all the watermelon! Another bird is laughing from the trees, watching Moa and his great big feet. During the day, there are many ...


The First to Die at the End Book Review Cover

Valentino can’t believe he’s finally made it. The Big Apple. His dream city. New York! The only thing that would make it even better is if his twin sister Scarlett ...


Beginning a new school is often nerve wracking and Brigette is feeling those nerves. Her new house feels weird without her friends around to share it with and the first ...


Children of the Rush Book Review Cover

Atarangi‘s 12th birthday was only two weeks ago, and also her first day in Gabriel’s Gully. She’s come with her mother Hinewai, looking for her father. He had left on ...


Children of the Rush 2 Book Review Cover

Life has been good in Gabriel’s Gully for friends, Atarangi and Michael. Michael’s dad Brendan has been learning te reo Maori after meeting Atarangi’s mum Hinewai. He’s even built a ...


Children of the Rush 3 Book Review Cover

Life is good for Michael, Atarangi and Siu. They have been travelling at a relaxed pace with Atarangi’s mum and uncle, and Michael & Siu’s fathers. Ending up in the ...


Rules for Vampires 2 Ghosts Bite Back Book Review Cover

Leonora and Minna are pleased their battle with the Orphan Master is over and they both survived – just. Now best friends after going through something so awful, they now ...


You Don't Know What War Is Book Review Cover

Beginning with a powerful foreword by the master of middle-grade novels about war – Michael Morpurgo, we are soon with a 12-year-old Ukranian girl as she wakes on her 12th ...