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Australia and New Zealand, A True Book
• Elaine Landau
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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An overview of the nature, citizens and history of Australia and New Zealand for children 6-8. With its large color photographs and focus on kid-friendly topics (such as marsupials), this book is an engaging introduction to the region.
(AUS121, $6.95)
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The Boy Who Returned from the Sea
• Clay Morgan
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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The action-packed sequel to The Boy Who Spoke Dog (NZL92). Jack returns to the island of the dogs and runs afoul of the pirate Blackburn Jukes.
(NZL91, $16.99)
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The Fire-Raiser
• Maurice Gee
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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In this gripping tale set in New Zealand in 1915, Kitty Wix and her friends try to stop the arsonist who is terrifying their small town. Ages 9-11.
(NZL100, $6.95)
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The House of the People
• Ron Bacon
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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This picture book features the "Oldest Tohunga", a staple character in Ron Bacon's books for kids. Here the Oldest Tohunga oversees the construction of a marvelous meeting house for his village. Ages 4-8.
(NZL47, $11.99)
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The Moas
• Katie Beck
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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An illustrated parable about conservation and cultural tolerance, focusing on an extinct New Zealand bird. Ages 9 to 12.
(NZL50, $15.95)
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New Zealand, Enchantment of the World
• Donna Walsh Shepherd
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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This illustrated primer introduces the nature, culture, history and economy of New Zealand for kids ages 9-12.
(NZL94, $37.00)
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Stowaway
• Karen Hesse
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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For this novel, renowned children's author Karen Hesse imagines the voyages of Captain Cook (including landings in Australia and New Zealand), from the point of view of a young stowaway named Nicholas. Ages 9-14.
(OCE81, $6.99)
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