School Library
A regular round-up of the latest books for children and young adults, reviewed by our member school librarians and teachers.
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Kupe me te Wheke Nui a Muturangi
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Kupe and the Great Octopus of MuturangiHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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My First IkuraHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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W mō Wahine Toa / W is for Wahine ToaHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Ariā and the Monster Island: The Astromancer Trapped in TimeRecommended
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The Caring Stars of Matariki: Pōhutukawa and Hiwa-i-te-rangiHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Sauniga o le 'Ava Samoa / The 'Ava Ceremony of SamoaRecommended
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Our Olympic Legends: 50 of New Zealand's Finest
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The Living Tree - A New Zealand HabitatHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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What If You CouldHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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A Flame in the DarkHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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The Takoradi RunRecommended
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Hiva & HeartbeatsHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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not a babeHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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TracesHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Song of the SaltingsHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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The People I Know NowHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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The MiracleHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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The Belly of a WolfHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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A Flash in the DustRecommended
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The Secrets of Wild Hill: Lottie's DreamRecommended
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Tearing Myself TogetherRecommended
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The Only Branch on the Family TreeHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Lonasei and the Mystery of Origin GroveHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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The Raven’s Eye Rebellion
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Dawn Raid: The ApologyHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Ana & Frog
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Violet and the Velvets: The Case of the Viral VideoRecommended
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Detective Stanley and the Mystery at the Museum (Hannah Tunnicliffe)Recommended
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Detective Beans and the Map of MysteryHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Doggone CrazyHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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The Terrible Trio: The Mystery of the Lost CapeHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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The Terrible Trio: The Day the Mac 'n' Cheese Ran OutRecommended
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Myra in the MiddleHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Frank the MonsterRecommended
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Frances Bloom: Dangerous DaysHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Edith: The Girl Who Was 100 Years OldRecommended
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Guinea Wigs: Fur Power!Recommended
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Big Bang BreadHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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My TigerHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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The Farmer's PyjamasHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Grumble's BridgeHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Walter and Wilma the Wandering AlbatrossesHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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He Aha Te Raru Ki Tai? - Mij le Abijn Dahpaduvvamin? What's the Matter with the Sea?Highly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Matariki (Parkinson & Brown)Recommended
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Through the Darkening SeaRecommended
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Seeking Will Rapua a WillHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Finding Grace Kimihia a GraceHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Sand-Play Time on the Sun-Baked BeachHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Kekeno, Curious ExplorerHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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The Dragon at the ZooHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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All the FeelingsHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Rere Atu Ki Poronihia / Flight to PolynesiaRecommended
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Horses and Us - True Stories of Horses and Their HumansHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Survive AotearoaHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Kiwi Health HeroesHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Behind the ScreensHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Kiwis in Climate: Voices for Climate Solutions in Aotearoa New ZealandHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Spider Games: In the City of SpiesHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Stepping UpRecommended
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Good Young MenRecommended
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The End and the BeginningHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Of Blood and FireRecommended
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Castle GrimRecommended
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Shadow ThievesHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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The Boy and the Dog TreeHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Scarlet MorningHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Welcome to MiracleRecommended
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The Friendship ParadoxRecommended
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The Sheep That Stole the Farmer's HatHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Kauri Boy and the Lost KiwiRecommended
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Dog StayedRecommended
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TreeshapeHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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The Whale ChildRecommended
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The Night TigerHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Seven Ways Through the WoodsHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Because We LoveRecommended
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Calum the ChameleonHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Learning Is Like Riding a BicycleHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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My Ball Is BrokenHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Honu and Blue's Sealife CluesHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Saving Shark PupHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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I Am You, Papatūānuku: Messages from Children for Planet EarthHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Dear UsoHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Tui Pea LuvaRecommended
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Oceans Between Us - Pacific Peoples and Racism in AotearoaRecommended
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Whose Your Name?Recommended
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Sāmoa - A collection of writing and illustrations by children of SāmoaHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Hunt for Niu TupuHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Oceania OlympiansHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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Moana Oceania: NiueRecommended
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You'll Be Right: The Damian McKenzie StoryRecommended
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Kickin' It: The Richie Mo'unga StoryRecommended
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Kaiboia ao Butaritari / Kaiboia and ButaritariRecommended
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Te Whaea o Te Motu - Whina Cooper me Te Hīkoi Roa mō Te ManatikaHighly recommended Highly Rec’d
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He Mahi Taunga KoreRecommended