Sidney Makes a Wish by Lisa Thompson
15.00 NZD
Category: Junior Fiction
Friendship appears where it's least expected in this heartwarming Little Gem from bestselling and award-winning author Lisa Thompson.
The Truth of Things by Anthony McGowan
22.00 NZD
Category: Senior Fiction | Series: The Truth of Things
Set against the stark but beautiful Yorkshire landscape, The Truth of Things is a gritty and authentic perspective on rural working-class life that encapsulates all the unique and unflinching power of family love. A deftly handled exploration of modern poverty, the highs and lows of adolescence, and lif ...Show more
First Mission (Ninja #1) by Chris Bradford
15.00 NZD
Category: High Interest, Quick Reads, Dyslexia Friendly | Series: Ninja Ser.
Taka's desperate to prove that he has what it takes to become a ninja. He has failed the Grandmaster's test twice already. But when the clan's scrolls are stolen by an enemy samurai he has a chance to prove himself. Gripping adventure from the author of the popular Young Samurai books.
Hari And His Electric Feet by Alexander McCall Smith
15.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction | Series: Conkers
Hari is a dreamer with an unusual talent. He spends the few coins he earns washing cars on cinema trips to watch (and learn from) his beloved Bollywood films. Then one day Hari's gloriously fancy footwork is spotted by Mr Ram, a man on a mission to resolve conflicts near and far. Hari so entrances every ...Show more
Northern Soul by Phil Earle
20.00 NZD
Category: Young Adult
From award-winning author Phil Earle comes the hilariously agonising account of one teenage boy's disastrous attempts to win the heart of the cool new girl at school. Up until now, Marv's uneventful life has revolved around playing football with his best mate, Jimmy. But things take a turn for the dram ...Show more
New Arrivals At Willow Farm by Helen Peters
20.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction
A duo of heartwarming tales bringing to life the goings-on at Willow Farm from animal-story maestro, Helen Peters. There are two cute new arrivals down on Willow Farm, but they're both having a difficult start. Snowy the Sheepdog seems to be better at making friends with the sheep than herding them. H ...Show more
Lottie the Little Wonder by Katherine Woodfine
16.00 NZD
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Little Gems Ser.
Lottie Dod leads the way to sporting victory in this inspiring Little Gem from bestselling author Katherine Woodfine. "Girls can't play tennis as well as boys? What a lot of NONSENSE!" Lottie Dod is DETERMINED to show that girls can be just as good as sports as boys. She runs and jumps and leaps after ...Show more
Snug by Michael Morpurgo
16.00 NZD
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Little Gems
A great countryside story. Wherever Lisa goes, her cat Snug follows. But as Snug grows up he spends more time away from home and one night comes home all beaten up. A beautifully illustrated and delightful story about animals and friendship. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensur ...Show more
Grandpa Bert And The Ghost Snatchers by Malorie Blackman
15.00 NZD
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Little Gems
Grandma Gertie is rather strange. With her big square glasses and a parrot on her hat, Anna and Kasper don't know what to make of her. But Grandma's got a secret...Grandpa Bert is a ghost and he's travelled all the way from Barbados squished inside her handbag! Even worse, they're being followed and Gra ...Show more
Pirates and Sea Monsters (#1 Island Vet) by Gill Lewis; Irina Avgustinovich (Illustrator)
20.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction | Series: Island Vet Ser.
Tia and her mum start an adventurous new life on Gull Haven Island, finding lots of animals who need their help along the way. Tia's mum has a new job as the vet on Gull Haven Island and there are a lot of animals who need her help. When she's called away to help a sickly cow on a nearby island and ge ...Show more
All Sorts to Make a World by John Agard
15.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction
Comedy and charm abound in this quirky story about different personalities. Shona and her dad are just returning from a trip to the Natural History Museum when - oh no! - their train comes to a halt. What can Shona do to pass the time except study the passengers in her carriage? Fun, light-hearted com ...Show more
Secret FC by Tom Palmer
19.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction | Series: Conkers
Lily, Zack and Khal can't believe it when the new headmaster at their school bans football in the playground. What are a gang of football-mad kids meant to do at break-time now? Then Zack has a brilliant plan and a very secret football club is formed... Light-hearted and uplifting, this tale of footbal ...Show more