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Green Gold & Valley of Heavenly Gold by Eve Sutton

Kirsten Edwards

Jun 112 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 43 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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The Children of Clearwater Bay by E. M. Ellin

Kirsten Edwards

Feb 132 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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Station Life in New Zealand by Lady Barker

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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The Rhys Griffiths Read Aloud Stories Vol I & II / Edited by S. J. Woodward

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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The Children In The Bush Series by Ruth Dallas

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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Taketakerau, The Millennium Tree by Marie Anstis, Illustrated by Patricia Howitt

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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