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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
Jun 11, 20242 min read
Green Gold & Valley of Heavenly Gold by Eve Sutton
The first and last books written by Eve Sutton - adventures in early New Zealand.
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Kirsten Edwards
Apr 4, 20243 min read
Shining Rivers by Ruth Dallas
Johnie Crawford is only 14, but soon catches the "gold fever" and heads to the gold fields in this novel about the NZ gold rush in the 1860s
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Kirsten Edwards
Feb 13, 20242 min read
The Children of Clearwater Bay by E. M. Ellin
Six children must flee to safety and reunite with their parents in old New Zealand during the land wars.
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Kirsten Edwards
Nov 14, 20232 min read
Station Life in New Zealand by Lady Barker
The New Zealand classic written by Lady Barker and her adventures of living on a sheep station with her husband.
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Kirsten Edwards
Nov 3, 20232 min read
The Kauri and the Willow by Elsie Locke
Elsie Locke has created a collection of stories and source materials to complement a child's New Zealand history readings.
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Kirsten Edwards
Nov 2, 20232 min read
The Rhys Griffiths Read Aloud Stories Vol I & II / Edited by S. J. Woodward
Engaging stories to read aloud from New Zealand history - Vols I & II.
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Kirsten Edwards
May 14, 20234 min read
The End of the Harbour by Elsie Locke
David and his family settle in Auckland during the 1860s while the Taranaki War continues not far from his colonial town.
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Kirsten Edwards
Apr 4, 20235 min read
A Canoe in the Mist by Elsie Locke
Runaway Settlers' author, Elsie Locke, takes us back to the 1886 Mount Tarawera Eruption in this gripping historical fiction for children.
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Kirsten Edwards
Mar 14, 20232 min read
Young Jane by Eileen Soper
A young girl from the 1860s discovers friendship and uncovers secrets on her grandfather's sheep farm.
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Kirsten Edwards
Aug 28, 20223 min read
Druscilla by Clarice England
It tells the story of Druscilla, a little girl from the age of 8 till when she leaves school.
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Kirsten Edwards
Mar 6, 20222 min read
Tuppenny Brown by Eve Sutton
The story of little Tuppenny Brown and his journey from thief to an honest worker is a great read.
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Kirsten Edwards
Sep 16, 20211 min read
Surgeon's Boy by Eve Sutton
It is 1840 and Jamie Fenton has accompanied his father, who has emigrated as a ship's doctor, to Sydney.
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Kirsten Edwards
Apr 11, 20212 min read
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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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 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
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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