Welcome to the month of May!! Winter is around the corner here in New Zealand with cold winds and rain showers most days. Layering up at work is mandatory, despite the amount of moving around we do!! I have a unique collection of reviews for you this month!! Continue reading “Kiwi madness this May”
Category: NZ Fiction
Anzac reads for history fans
Hello everyone, here is an extra little post for any historical fiction fans out there. As a tribute to the country I call home, I thought to end this month featuring some more Anzac titles. The selection of titles in this post are written by both popular Australian and New Zealand children’s authors. Continue reading “Anzac reads for history fans”
The Anzac Violin by Jennifer Beck
Hi there, this second week I wanted to review a delightful book that came across my path whilst working one day. It’s a sophisticated picture book or graphic novel type read rather than a normal tween read but I thought it deserved to be highlighted. This delightful read is about a young soldier who travelled from New Zealand and found himself in Gallipoli and is actually based on a true story. I hope readers will feel the tug at their heartstrings as mine did!! Continue reading “The Anzac Violin by Jennifer Beck”
Project Huia by Des Hunt
Hi there, here is my very first book review. The first one is a ‘tween’ read that’s pretty much a tribute to the country I now call home: New Zealand. If you are someone who enjoys a good adventure read then you will enjoy this one!!