Kirsten Edwards
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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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 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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Kirsten Edwards
Mar 171 min read
A Dog Called Wig by Ruth Dallas
A stray dog is adopted by a boy called Archie, but can he convince his family and the dog that it is his?
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Kirsten Edwards
Mar 12 min read
The Greenstone Axe by E. M. Ellin
The three Archer children look after their farm while their parents are away, but everything changes when they find a greenstone axe.
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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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Kirsten Edwards
Dec 28, 20233 min read
The Boys of Puhawai by Kim
Three boys, Hemi, Peter and John spend their spring and summer months having adventures in their small seaside New Zealand town.
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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
Mar 28, 20232 min read
The Month of the Brittle Star by Eileen L. Soper
From the back flap: "The Month of the Brittle Star is more than just a charming story by a gifted writer. The very words 'brittle star" -...
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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
Dec 15, 20223 min read
Sally Becomes a New Zealander by N. D. Thompson
A young English girl goes to live with relatives in New Zealand.
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Kirsten Edwards
Dec 15, 20222 min read
A Fistful of Summer and other poetry books by Peggy Dunstan
It's a wonderful book full of humour, family life, friendship antics, and history.
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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
Aug 16, 20222 min read
Scrub Fire by Anne de Roo
Suddenly the campfire burst into flames. The long dry grass fared and the fame leapt into the trees. Bush fire!
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Kirsten Edwards
May 19, 20222 min read
Moa Hunter by Eve Sutton
Kotiri was the Chief's son and naturally expected to succeed his father as leaders of the tribe...
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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
Feb 20, 20222 min read
Where Lions Roar at Night: The Barn Chronicles by Rosie Boom
From the back cover: "Ten-year-old Milly had always dreamed of living in the country and owning all sorts of animals. So when her parents...
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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
May 12, 20212 min read
Skip for the Huntaway by Eve Sutton
The book is very short, only 40 pages and Katie's character can be very dramatic at times, but a wonderful story about compassion and persev
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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
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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