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Kia ora, nau mai haere mai. Ka wani kē kua tae mai koe! Kāre e kore ka puta mai ētahi kōrero pārekareka, me kōrerorero pea tātou.

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May 27th, 2015

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Panama

Silver people: a tale from the Panama Canal by Margarita Engle

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A poetic look at the construction of the Panama Canal

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May 20th, 2015

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Ww1_nurse

War song by James Riordan

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This story set during World War One gives a powerful insight into the beginnings of women’s liberation and the horrors of war.


 

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May 6th, 2015

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Cryogenics

When we wake by Karen Healey

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Set in Australia, this dystopian story deals with the ethics of cryogenics.

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April 1st, 2015

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Alcatraz

Alcatraz by Natalie Hyde

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‘The Rock’ was a high-security prison island reserved for America’s most dangerous criminals.

 

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May 19th, 2014

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Goblin

The Not-So-Goblin Boy by Ezekiel Kwaymullina

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A funny and fast paced story about a boy in a Goblins world - a great read aloud if you don’t mind the word “fart”!

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April 2nd, 2014

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Faith

Have a little Faith by Candy Harper

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Separated from her best friend at school, Faith is trying to keep out of trouble, but trouble just seems to follow her.

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