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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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Samuel Marsden: Greatheart of Maoriland
A biography of Samuel Marsden for older children.
Kirsten Edwards
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Again the Bugles Blow
Rua time travels to the Waikato Wars and discovers his ancestors' history.
Kirsten Edwards
Mar 293 min read
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Green Gold & Valley of Heavenly Gold
The first and last books written by Eve Sutton - adventures in early New Zealand.
Kirsten Edwards
Jun 11, 20242 min read
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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
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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
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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.
Kirsten Edwards
Nov 14, 20232 min read
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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.
Kirsten Edwards
Nov 3, 20232 min read
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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.
Kirsten Edwards
Nov 2, 20232 min read
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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.
Kirsten Edwards
May 14, 20234 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
Kirsten Edwards
Mar 8, 20212 min read
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