It was Called a "Wizard in the House", But the Wizard was in the Library

Asperger Syndrome

From the book jacket: "Touching, humorous and insightful, this book evokes the joys and challenges of raising a child who is different. It leaves the reader with a sense of the dignity, individuality and potential of people with Asperger Syndrome."

Finalists in the NZ Post Book Awards. Your Winning Choice Is?

This is the true story of Ben and Mark Smith, aged eight and six, who live with their parents Richard and Sheri on Mount White Station, near Arthurs Pass, one of the biggest and most remote stations in the South Island. Interest level 6 to 12 years

A NZ Post Book Award Finalist

Corporal Willie Apiata became the first New Zealander since the Second World War to be awarded the Commonwealth's highest military award for his actions with the NZ SAS in Afghanistan. From his early life in small town East Coast New Zealand to his actions in the deserts of Afghanistan, this is his story in his words. Inspiring, and heart warming, this is the story of an ordinary Kiwi facing extraordinary challenges. Interest level 9+

A Poetry Book - The Word Witch

An illustrated selection of the poetry of Margaret Mahy, illustrated by David Elliot.

The Mine's Afire! : The Journal of Tommy Carter, Brunnerton, 1896

Based around the Brunner Mine Disaster of 1896, the biggest industrial accident in New Zealand's history. In this story, Thomas has been sent a journal from his grandmother back in England, with the request that he fill it in over the following 12 months and then send it back to her so that she will get to know the grandson she has never met. Interest level 9 to 12 years

Rangitoto: Te Toka to Moana : the Rock Standing on the Ocean

The dramatic story of Auckland's most striking icon - its birth, the kaka bird's connection to Rangitoto, the imprint of humans on its fragile wildlife, and how the island's guardians are saving it today. Interest level 6 to 12 years

A Great Fun Book

In this very funny, cumulative song, each page tells us something new about the donkey until we end up with a spunky, hanky-panky cranky stinky dinky lanky honky-tonky winky wonky donkey, which will have children in fits of laughter! There is much fun to be had by listening to the song and trying to predict the new word for each clue given.

For 8 to 12 Year Olds

Matt isn't looking forward to spending the holidays with his grandmother and her new husband. He has to fly to Rotorua, where he doesn't know anybody, and he's a bit wary of his new step-grandfather. Along with his worries, Matt packs his pride and joy - a homemade metal detector ...

For 10 to 13 Year Olds

The loblolly boy has the gift of flight: he's invisible to most people, apart from a very few who are known as the Sensitives. When the loblolly boy swaps identities with the narrator of this story, we are taken on an exciting, truly imaginative odyssey.

Joy Cowley with another NZ Post Book Award Finalist

The classic Christmas story is given a New Zealand twist in this warm and evocative retelling, with gorgeous illustrations by Gavin Bishop

Let's Enjoy and Familiarise Ourselves with NZ's Best for 2010

An action-packed adventure story about a young honey bee called Ziggy, who feels as though he is an outsider in his own hive. Sent by the Queen on a mission to discover how other bees live, Ziggy begins to unravel the clues to his own identity and the role of the bees in a secret military project.

Our School Win 3 New Library Books

This is a story of a cluster of stars, which traditionally have marked the Maori New Year and when to plant new crops.



This is a nonfiction story asking what makes an amphibian an amphibian. What is special to amphibians?



Jade and her Grandfather are best friends. One day Jade asks Grandpa about what it was like fighting in the Vietnam War. This is a picture book fr older students.