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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Alice, a girl living in pioneer New Zealand sees a strange bird on the beach. Could it be a moa?

Alice and the Strange Bird

Alice, a girl living in pioneer New Zealand sees a strange bird on the beach. Could it be a moa?

Kirsten Edwards

Jul 111 min read

A biography of Samuel Marsden for older children.

Samuel Marsden: Greatheart of Maoriland

A biography of Samuel Marsden for older children.

Kirsten Edwards

Apr 93 min read

Rua time travels to the Waikato Wars and discovers his ancestors' history.

Again the Bugles Blow

Rua time travels to the Waikato Wars and discovers his ancestors' history.

Kirsten Edwards

Mar 293 min read

Green Gold & Valley of Heavenly Gold

The first and last books written by Eve Sutton - adventures in early New Zealand.

Kirsten Edwards

Jun 11, 20243 min read

Shining Rivers

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

Kirsten Edwards

Apr 4, 20242 min read

The Children of Clearwater Bay

Six children must flee to safety and reunite with their parents in old New Zealand during the land wars.

Kirsten Edwards

Feb 13, 20242 min read

Station Life in New Zealand

The New Zealand classic written by Lady Barker and her adventures of living on a sheep station with her husband.

Kirsten Edwards

Nov 14, 20232 min read

The Kauri and the Willow

Elsie Locke has created a collection of stories and source materials to complement a child's New Zealand history readings.

Kirsten Edwards

Nov 3, 20232 min read

The Rhys Griffiths Read Aloud Stories Vol I & II

Engaging stories to read aloud from New Zealand history - Vols I & II.

Kirsten Edwards

Nov 2, 20233 min read

The End of the Harbour

David and his family settle in Auckland during the 1860s while the Taranaki War continues not far from his colonial town.

Kirsten Edwards

May 14, 20234 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.

Kirsten Edwards

Apr 4, 20235 min read

Young Jane by Eileen Soper

A young girl from the 1860s discovers friendship and uncovers secrets on her grandfather's sheep farm.

Kirsten Edwards

Mar 14, 20232 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.

Kirsten Edwards

Aug 28, 20223 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.

Kirsten Edwards

Mar 6, 20222 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.

Kirsten Edwards

Sep 16, 20211 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.

Kirsten Edwards

Apr 11, 20212 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

Kirsten Edwards

Apr 7, 20215 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.

Kirsten Edwards

Apr 1, 20213 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...

Kirsten Edwards

Mar 15, 20212 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.

Kirsten Edwards

Mar 15, 20214 min read