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Hoariri

by Tiakiwai, Hans

Book - 2012

Younger fiction with a focus on superheroes and facing your fears. Younger fiction with a focus on superheroes and facing your fears. Show less

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Te kimi utu a Te Aoniwaho

he kōrero tēnei nō Tūhourangi me Ngāti Pikiao

by Pōmare, Hana, 1965-

Book - 2013

In graphic novel form, this is the story of a chief's daughter who is taken prisoner, her escape to return to her family, and utu. In graphic novel form, this is the story of a chief's daughter who is taken prisoner, her escape to return to her family, and utu. Show less

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Hautipua rererangi

by Burdan, Andrew

Graphic Novel - 2012

A graphic novel which tells the story of a Ngāti Rangi flying officer and his experiences during WWII. A graphic novel which tells the story of a Ngāti Rangi flying officer and his experiences during WWII. Show less

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Te mere

by Reedy, Mokena Potae

Book - 1999

Aimed at older children, this is the first novel in a trilogy about three children who embark on some exciting adventures. Aimed at older children, this is the first novel in a trilogy about three children who embark on some exciting adventures. Show less

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Te mura a Tangaroa

by Reedy, Mokena Potae

Book - 2000

The second novel in this trilogy the three children find themselves washed up on an island. The second novel in this trilogy the three children find themselves washed up on an island. Show less

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Te whenua kauruki

by Reedy, Mokena Potae

Book - 2001

The third novel in the trilogy following three children who go on a final quest to save the magical family mere. The third novel in the trilogy following three children who go on a final quest to save the magical family mere. Show less

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Weriweri

by Te Awa, Manu

Book - 2015

Younger fiction for primary school aged children about a koro who likes to māminga (play tricks). Younger fiction for primary school aged children about a koro who likes to māminga (play tricks). Show less

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Te orokohanga ake o te tangata

e ai ki te iwi Maya

by Pōmare, Hana, 1965-

Book - 2013

Beautifully illustrated by Ellie May Logan this is an origin story of kānga according to Mayan traditions. Beautifully illustrated by Ellie May Logan this is an origin story of kānga according to Mayan traditions. Show less

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Tō Skalaska kāika hou

by Bennetts, Marlene J., 1938-

Book - 2010

A story in South Island dialect about the migration of the kuaka, conservation and pollution. A story in South Island dialect about the migration of the kuaka, conservation and pollution. Show less

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He perehana rerekē

by Teepa, Kawata

Book - 2012

Younger fiction, a strange birthday present leads to an adventure in a magical lannd for 10 year old Pene and his friend Hiko. Younger fiction, a strange birthday present leads to an adventure in a magical lannd for 10 year old Pene and his friend Hiko. Show less

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Maumahara ki tērā Nōema

by Beck, Jennifer, 1939-

Book - 2012

Two speeches are told at the school speech competition. One is about Guy Fawkes, another is about another fifth of November - the invasion of Parihaka in 1881. Two speeches are told at the school speech competition. One is about Guy Fawkes, another is about another fifth of November - the invasion of Parihaka in 1881. Show less

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Te whatukura o Tangaroa

by Waaka, Tamati

Book - 2013

Younger fiction featuring Rua-te-pupuke, his son Manuruhi and the enchanted stone of Tangaroa. Younger fiction featuring Rua-te-pupuke, his son Manuruhi and the enchanted stone of Tangaroa. Show less

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Ko Rāmā

by Pulford, Elizabeth, 1943-

Picture Book - 2016

Talks about a boy who lives on a farm and forms a very close friendship with his pet goat and their rather cute reunion after spending summer apart. Talks about a boy who lives on a farm and forms a very close friendship with his pet goat and their rather cute reunion after spending summer apart. Show less

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Manu haututu

by Peka, June, 1946-

Picture Book - 2010

An entertaining picture book about naughty magpies. An entertaining picture book about naughty magpies. Show less

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Ngā waituhi o Rēhua

nā Katerina Te Heikōkō Mataira

by Mataira, Kātarina, 1932-2011

Book - 2012

Young adult fiction. This science fantasy novel follows four teenagers and the creatures they encounter living on Rēhua, a planet settled after Earth is destroyed by war and ecological disasters. Young adult fiction. This science fantasy novel follows four teenagers and the creatures they encounter living on Rēhua, a planet settled after Earth is destroyed by war and ecological disasters. Show less

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One Day A Taniwha

by Bea, Aunty

Book - 2009

An old favorite for the young and young at heart. An old favorite for the young and young at heart. Show less

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Rāhui

by Szekely, Chris, 1965-

Picture Book - 2011

An award winning children's picture book with mature illustrations. This is a story focusing on holiday adventures in a rural Māori community while exploring the process of a rāhui. An award winning children's picture book with mature illustrations. This is a story focusing on holiday adventures in a rural Māori community while exploring the process of a rāhui. Show less

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