Books for Sale

A picture book written in 1966 about a Maori boy who lives with his Uncle. A classic and very charming.

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Hardback, DJ vg, some marks inside. Good condition.

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$10

A novel about a Maori boy who goes back in time to see the Waikato Wars. An excellent novel for ages 10+ Written in 1973

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Hardback. DJ good with some spine and top fading. Book in excellent condition.

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$10

A historical novel about the Wairau Affair from 15-year-old Gibby Banks' viewpoint, written by master children's storyteller Elsie Locke. Recommended for ages 12+

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Hardback. DJ in fair condition with some ripping and taping on the back. Book in good condition, some marks front page.

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$10

This edition was published in 1983, originally in 1927—a New Zealand classic.. Three settler children flee into the bush to escape the Hau Haus. An exciting historical fiction.

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Hardback, DJ in good condition with fading on spine. Book is in excellent condition.

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$10

Low Tide is a novel by master British storyteller William Mayne, but it is set in New Zealand. 

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Paperback in good condition. Some creasing.

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$6

From the author of 'Alex' comes one of her best works - a gripping sailing adventure.

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Paperback in very good condition.

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$6

Read about 26 brave Kiwi men from the first and Second World Wars, who were awarded the Victoria Cross. An excellent book for young readers studying modern history and ANZAC Day.

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Softcover, good condition, some dents on cover.

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$6

This is one of a series of 6 readers. I am only selling the 3rd one. "Third Reader with illustrations, spelling lists, explanatory notes, and English exercises." A mix of British and Australian stories, some instructional. Contains full colour plates.

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Hardcover, fair condition. Heavily marked, front and back boards are loose.

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$15

A very rare reprint of an Edith Howes classic in very good condition with dust jacket. The illustrations are in b&w but there is one colour plate at the front. The pages are clear and the dust jacket is not ripped but has some creasing. Edith Howes retells some of the Maori legends for children.

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$20

A popular children's classic. A staple in homeschool circles. About a pioneer family settling in Lyttleton.

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Book is in good condition, softcover, some inside marks, owner's stickers, shelf wear.

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$10

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An excellent story about two boys living on a high country station with full colour photos. Highly recommended. I have two copies to sell.

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Softcover. Good condition, ex library, shelf wear, inside marks.

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$10 each

Gaskin's nature books are unique. He tells a story and helps children identify nature at the same time. They are very clever. They are also hard to find. This is all about NZ's flora and fauna at the beach. Highly recommended.

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Softcover. Fair condition, ex library, cover worn but inside good.

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$6

The story of Captain Cook. Whitcombe's Story Books No. 572. B&W illustrations. 90 pages. Recommended 10-12 years.

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Softcover. Good condition. Shelf wear. Tape down spine. Creasing at corners. No foxing.

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$10

The story of the young Maori girl and how the gospel came through her to the Maori people with original full colour paintings by Mary Glover Bibby. This is the full version picture book.

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Softcover. Very good condition, some shelf wear.

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$6

A photo story book about a boy called David and his life on a high country station. A wonderful book.

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Hardcover. Good condition, shelf wear, marks inside book.

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$10

A history of New Zealand for middle to high schoolers written in a narrative form. It is enjoyable to read, easy to follow, lots of photos, picture, charts, etc. Highly recommended. 

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Two copies available.

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Very good condition, fading on spine, softcover.

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$10 each