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  • Numb3ers

    By Rachel Ward
    3 stars

    Fostered out after her mother died, Jem also carries the burden of knowing the date people die by looking into their eyes. Her coping mechanism is to avert her eyes and avoid people. It is the restless, reckless boy called Spider who helps her to trust others and realize how much her isolation was hurting her. A pacey, harrowing story of kids on the run and how they help each other to discover hope.

  • The axeman's carnival

    By Catherine Chidgey
    4 stars

    Tama the magpie gave me some laugh out loud moments, no surprise he became popular. Loved the writing, skilfully describing a setting, the characters, and the events that took place. Gripping read.

  • Gamer: so real it hurts

    By Chris Bradford
    4 stars

    Barrington Stoke book - fast paced, action packed and frightening ending. Great read for gamers.

  • The faithless hawk

    By Margaret Owen
    4 stars

  • Dying of politeness

    By Geena Davis
    3 stars

    Selected this to read after watching The Graham Norton Show when Geena Davis was a guest. Has a message of being empowered as a woman and to discover one's strengths. Lots of anecdotes about her movies as well.

  • This woven kingdom

    By Tahereh Mafi
    3 stars

    A solid fantasy story with good twist at the end. First book in the series.

  • There's a cure for this

    By Dr Emma Espiner
    4 stars

  • For such a time as this

    By Monty Soutar
    4 stars

    Very readable story, rich in te reo Maaori; cultural and social customs and traditions of Maaori in pre-colonial NZ. Always looked forward to picking up the book to read more about the lives of the characters.

  • The Mountains Sing

    By Nguyen Phan Que Mai
    5 stars

    I was looking for a similar book after reading The Covenenat of Water, and this story delivered. Rich with Vietnamese culture and history, a family torn apart firstly by reform and then the Vietnam War; and a mother who desires for her family to be restored and healed. Beautifully written.

  • The Memory Thief

    By Leonie Agnew
    4 stars

    Love a story that hooks you in straight away, and captures your imagination. Great read aloud with message about the value of memories, the good and the bad; and what happens when you lose them.

  • No excuses

    By David Letlele
    4 stars

    No excuses is one of David Letele's mantra's, and his story reveals a man who believes anything is possible if you are willing to work for it. He really connects with people, offering them a safe place to change their lives. An inspirational story for anyone who feels life has dealt them a bad hand. David Letele has shown that you can turn your life around.

  • One of them

    By Shaneel Lal
    4 stars

    Shaneel Lal's appalling and traumatic experience with conversion therapy as a child is the driver for their need to see conversion therapy banned. Their story is one of courage in the face of persecution and adversity. There are many takeaways in this book to ponder.

  • Stop surviving, start fighting

    By Jazz Thornton
    4 stars

    An excellent book that deals with mental health, an extraordinary honest, painful journey which offers such hope.

  • Strange Sally Diamond

    By Liz Nugent
    4 stars

    This story hooked me from the start. Sally Diamond leads the reader into a dark past, a hopeful future and we meet the people who shape Sally Diamond's personality for better and worse. And what a character she is!

  • Thicker than water

    By Anne Cassidy
    3 stars

    Barrington Stoke book - an adaptation of Of Mice and Men. The author did the story justice, offering the reader an insight into the relationship between George and Lennie, their hopes and dreams and how it all goes horribly wrong.

  • Know my place

    By Eve Aisworth
    3 stars

    Barrington Stoke book - As with any child who faces being in foster care, it is heart wrenching to see the impact it has on their ability to trust, their sense of belonging and identity. A worthy read with a hopeful ending.

  • The Bone Tree

    By Airana Ngarewa
    4 stars

    Kauri's love for his brother drives his search for the truth about his family. An emotional read, thankful for the moments of light as the darkness was sobering. The story skillfully weaves all the characters together, centering around Kauri and his brother Black.

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