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Reviewed by Elaine Wills, Library Manager, Enner Glynn School, Nelson
Opening sentence
Side by side, Will and Seek soar. Rere ngātahi atu ana a Will me Seek.
Seeking Will is a story of discovery and resilience. Boy and dog, a symbol of friendship, searching through life together, side by side, riding the storm. Despite becoming separated can they find a way through?

A concept story about the depths of strength and friendship told through simple but poignant text in both English and Te Reo.

The illustrations built up from a collective art workshop and cleverly put together by Nicky Hartley with her story the final layer.

I highly recommend this book because of its possibilities. The concept of the story invites further discussion whether it be about what the storm might represent or about relationships and growth.
Author & Illustrator: Emma Hinton, Nicky Hartley, Nā Hēmi Kelly i whakamāori
Publisher: The Light Library
ISBN: 9780473750671
Format: Paperback
Publication: March 2026
Ages: 4 – 8 years
Themes: Resilience and friendship