Clown in a Cornfield Book Review Cover

Quinn is prepared to make it work at her new school. Her plan is to remain low key for her final year before college. Quinn’s father is the new doctor ...


Sidney Makes a Wish Book Review Cover

On the way to school one day with his mum, Sidney spies something off the road in the long grass. When he takes a closer look, Mum tells him it ...


The Tide Singer Book Review Cover

Morwena is the daughter of a mortician in a small seaside village. They both take great effort to respect the dead, while preparing them after death and still remembering them ...


Patu Book Review Cover

Jahnine’s family is cursed. At least, that’s what her grandmother believed. Generations before, her Irish descendant fought in the NZ Land Wars, and afterwards boasted about the greenstone Patu that ...


First Signs Book Review Cover

First Signs is in board book format, but perfectly fine for up to age 8 for those who wish to learn 13 basic signs (some specific to only younger children). ...


Prey Zone Book Review Cover

Robyn Ballantyne and her younger brother Ralph have grown up on their family ranch called Crocodile Lodge in South Africa. Along with their ex-soldier father, they are passionate about the ...


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 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 ...


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 ...


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 ...