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  • Koro’s Star

    By Claire Aramakutu
    5 stars

    Winner of the Tom Fitzgibbon Award & a Storyline’s Notable Book. Set in 1967 NZ, Atama is missing his dad who’s serving in the war in Vietnam. Atama’s dad left Koro’s WW2 medal with him to keep safe. Atama hopes the medal will help him find the courage to make friends in his new home. Suitable for ages 9 & up, this would make a great classroom read. Scholastic have some awesome teaching notes for this book on their website too.

  • The Girl with all the Gifts

    By M R Carey
    5 stars

    Although I love a good post apocalyptic story, I absolutely hate zombie movies and avoid them… like the plague. Had I realised this book was set in a zombie apocalypse I probably would have put the book right back on the shelf. The central character is a young girl named Melanie, and everyone seems terrified of her. She’s locked up in a secure military facility along with other children, which is guarded from the “hungries” and “junkers” outside the walls. This was such a surprising story, so many twists and turns and told from some rather unexpected perspectives. The characters were brilliantly written and I loved the relationship between Melanie and her teacher Miss Justineau. It was a tense read, but I’m glad I was brave enough to stick with it! The ending was totally unconventional and very clever.

  • Lying Beside You

    By Michael Robotham
    5 stars

    Couldn’t put it down. Read it in a day. Sorry to my house. Sorry garden. Sorry family.

  • The Mess of Our Lives

    By Mary-Anne Scott
    5 stars

    A brilliant read from one of my favourite NZ authors. It’s a grim life for teenaged Jordan trying to look after his little sister as they try to survive the horrendous conditions in the hovel of a home with their hoarder mother. Another gripping page turner about a dysfunctional family where music plays an integral role. Highly recommended.

  • When the World Tips Over

    By Jandy Nelson
    5 stars

    I loved this YA novel! Quirky, interesting and relatable characters; a complex plot with a compelling family mystery, ghosts, curses, love stories and a sprinkling of magic and music. It is hard to categorise this one, it was such a mix. The gripping, dark and emotional scenes of this dysfunctional family’s story were heart wrenching… and then there were moments that just oozed joy and colour. A very satisfying read.

  • Girl, 11

    By Amy Suiter Clarke
    3 stars

    A good crime/mystery/thriller involving a serial abductor/killer and a true crime podcaster. The format of using the podcast transcript throughout took a little getting used to, but overall it was a good read.

  • When She Was Good

    By Michael Robotham
    5 stars

    The sequel to Good Girl Bad Girl, this was equally as riveting. A page turning crime/mystery starring a forensic psychologist and a girl found hidden behind the wall of a gangster’s house. The characters are complex and intriguing and the story well paced. This was an easy, enjoyable read and I’m looking forward to getting my hands on the 3rd book in this series.

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