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Katherine Mansfield Selected Stories

By Katherine Mansfield

5 stars

I read five of my favourite Katherine Mansfield stories from this collection. Mansfield is a master storyteller!
Nine Girls

By Stacy Gregg

4 stars

This novel for young readers covers growing up in NZ in the 1980s. The main character, Titch, moves to Ngaruawahia, her mum's hometown, after her dad loses his job and they need to leave their flash Remuera home. She learns about her Maori heritage and the history of the Waikato area.
Girl, Woman, Other

By Bernardine Evaristo

5 stars

I have been wanting to read this Booker Prize winning novel for some time and it didn't disappoint! The book covers 12 different characters living in Britain over the last century and their stories are entwined. It's clever, funny, and dazzling.
Arcadia

By Lauren Groff

4 stars

I really enjoyed this book about Bit, a boy born into a commune in New York state in the 1970s. It's an absorbing book that asks questions about community, relationships, and what it takes to be happy. It is very sad in parts, but has moments of fun and happiness too.
Tsunami

By Ned Wenlock

2 stars

This is a pretty dark graphic novel about a pre-teen boy, Peter. Personally, I'm concerned about the violent ending of this story, given that a graphic novel is likely to attract young readers.
Catch a Falling Star

By Eileen Merriman

4 stars

This book tells the story of Jamie, a likeable teen battling a serious mental health disorder. It's well written and thought-provoking but be warned - it mentions suicide, self harm, and sexual assault. This book was awarded a Storylines Notable Young Adult Book award and was a finalist in the Young Adult Fiction category of the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.
Beautiful Little Fools

By Jillian Cantor

4 stars

This novel re-imagines the classic novel Great Gatsby, this time from the perspective of the Gatsby women. It starts several years before the fateful summer when Gatsby is set. The novel is told by Daisy, Catherine and Jordan. Worth a read for all Gatsby fans!
Lioness

By Emily Perkins

5 stars

This is one of my top picks for the year! A wonderfully written book about a middle-aged woman who starts to question her life and consider her identity.

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Katherine Mansfield Selected Stories

Nine Girls

Girl, Woman, Other

Arcadia

Tsunami

Catch a Falling Star

Beautiful Little Fools

Lioness

St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)

57,892 pages read and 2,598 team points

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