Kirsten Edwards
Johnny Sweep by Eve Sutton
I did not have any issues such as language or attitudes, etc. A wonderful story for younger readers.
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New Zealand Children's Books for Homeschoolers
This blog is a project to research and document New Zealand Children's living books for homeschooling.
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Kirsten Edwards
Apr 7, 20215 min read
Because of Rosie by Anne de Roo
Once again I am not disappointed by another book by master storyteller Anne de Roo. Nothing is predictable or contrived and the characters h
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Kirsten Edwards
Apr 1, 20213 min read
Journey Under Warning by Elsie Locke
Elsie Locke has written a brilliant and moving account of the events and characters during the Wairau Affray in 1843.
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Kirsten Edwards
Mar 15, 20212 min read
Hidden Valley by Margaret Beames
This is a fast-moving story with many exciting incidents and interesting characters that will delight all 8 to 13-year-olds...
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Kirsten Edwards
Mar 15, 20214 min read
The Children In The Bush Series by Ruth Dallas
The children in the Bush are Sophie, Robbie, Helen and Jean, living in the New Zealand bush country about 80 years ago.
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Kirsten Edwards
Mar 8, 20212 min read
Taketakerau, The Millennium Tree by Marie Anstis, Illustrated by Patricia Howitt
A child listens to Koro and Grandma as they weave a tale about the life and times of the ancient puriri tree Taketakerau...
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Kirsten Edwards
Feb 13, 20211 min read
Wainamu: The Town By The Sea by Gordon Ell with sketches by Joanna Duder
The Town By the Sea tells the story of an imaginary New Zealand town through a thousand eventful years.
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Kirsten Edwards
Feb 10, 20212 min read
Traveller by Anne de Roo
Here is the story - based on a true incident - of a remarkable dog called Traveller, and a boy who befriended her.
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Kirsten Edwards
Feb 3, 20213 min read
Second-Hand Children by Heather Marshall
Growing up during the depression is brought to life in this wonderful story by Heather Marshall.
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Kirsten Edwards
Jan 31, 20212 min read
Two Peoples, One Land: A History of Aotearoa/New Zealand by Elsie Locke
In this book about Aotearoa/New Zealand... It begins with the first people to set foot on the shore of these islands...
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Kirsten Edwards
Jan 27, 20212 min read
Hunter by Joy Cowley
In this suspenseful, captivating book, renowned author Joy Cowley brings two very different worlds together, giving us a rare glimpse at ...
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Kirsten Edwards
Jan 19, 20211 min read
The Hole in the Hill by Ruth Park
An adventure story based in New Zealand about two Australian children who stay on a farm that their father has just inherited.
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Kirsten Edwards
Jan 19, 20212 min read
Runaway Settlers by Elsie Locke
The Small family starts a new life in New Zealand during the 1860s. A New Zealand children's classic.
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