New Zealand Children's Books for Homeschoolers

This novel, inspired by a story from the Gospels, transports readers to New Testament times through the eyes of Mara, a young Samaritan girl with dreams of marrying above her social station. Mara's ambition, however, becomes the catalyst for her tragic downfall.

Judith lives by the seaside in New Zealand, but so does Biddy Bristow. Can Judith solve the mystery of old Biddy and her "bell"?

Runaway Settlers' author, Elsie Locke, takes us back to the 1886 Mount Tarawera Eruption in this gripping historical fiction for children.

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" -...

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

A young English girl goes to live with relatives in New Zealand.

It's a wonderful book full of humour, family life, friendship antics, and history.

It tells the story of Druscilla, a little girl from the age of 8 till when she leaves school.

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

The children in the Bush are Sophie, Robbie, Helen and Jean, living in the New Zealand bush country about 80 years ago.

Growing up during the depression is brought to life in this wonderful story by Heather Marshall.

This story is about Marion, who joins a party of 5 or a 10-day tramping expedition into mountains of Fiordland from Lake Te Anau.