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Thursday, 30 April 2015
Nga Tawa's Most Wanted
On display as you enter the library is what is available of the most read books by Nga Tawa students. The rest are on issue. If you were interested in knowing what those other books are, then click on Reading Lists on the Library Catalogue homepage.
Saving Baby by Jo Anne Normille and Lawrence Linder
Image: MacMillan
Saving Baby is Jo Anne Normile’s story of perseverance and passion. A heartbreaking and ultimately life-affirming book, it testifies to the transcending power of hope, and the unshakeable bond of love. (Source:Back cover)
This review includes some rather disturbing information about the horse racing industry, which inspired the author Jo Anne Normille to set up a horse rescue organization.
Claiming Noah by Amanda Ortlepp
Image: Simon&Schuster
Catriona and James are desperate for children, and embark on an IVF program. After a gruelling round of treatments, Catriona finally falls pregnant, and they donate their remaining embryo anonymously.
Diana and Liam are on a waiting list to receive an embryo. Sooner than expected, they are thrilled to discover one is available.
After a difficult pregnancy, Catriona gives birth to Sebastian. But severe postnatal depression affects her badly, and quickly turns into deadly psychosis. For her protection and her baby’s, she’s admitted into psychiatric care. When she comes home, she again struggles to bond with her baby, but gradually life finds its own rhythm.
Meanwhile, Diana has given birth to a beautiful little boy, Noah. But when he is two months old Noah is abducted … and Diana and Liam’s nightmare begins.
Where is Noah? (Source: Back cover)
Catriona and James are desperate for children, and embark on an IVF program. After a gruelling round of treatments, Catriona finally falls pregnant, and they donate their remaining embryo anonymously.
Diana and Liam are on a waiting list to receive an embryo. Sooner than expected, they are thrilled to discover one is available.
After a difficult pregnancy, Catriona gives birth to Sebastian. But severe postnatal depression affects her badly, and quickly turns into deadly psychosis. For her protection and her baby’s, she’s admitted into psychiatric care. When she comes home, she again struggles to bond with her baby, but gradually life finds its own rhythm.
Meanwhile, Diana has given birth to a beautiful little boy, Noah. But when he is two months old Noah is abducted … and Diana and Liam’s nightmare begins.
Where is Noah? (Source: Back cover)
A gripping emotional thriller.
Thursday, 23 April 2015
Recommend a book that you love!
Did you just finish a book that's awesome?
This is a excerpt of a shout out for the book Love, lies and lemon pies, by Lydia P.
"Finally! A book which includes romance, strong
characters and a it has a fun baking side to it! This book had me at the first
page! Love, Lies and Lemon Pies is a fun but interesting book. I felt like when
I came to the end of each chapter I just wanted to continue on reading! At the
start of each chapter there is a tasty recipe which is used somewhere in the
following chapter ..."
Shout out for a book that you feel others would love to read.
It can be on a sticky note, your own flyer, or email it to me and I will create a flyer.
Come into the library to read the rest of the current shout out.
Monday, 20 April 2015
Zine Publication
Olivia Carpenter has created a Zine publication titled Forest. Olivia has done a wonderful creative work and it is available to view in the library.
Commemorating World War One
ANZAC Day commemorates our fallen soldiers. This year begins the 100th anniversary of World War One and over the next four years there will be media events and other activities to remind us of the toll and sacrifices of the nations involved.
Read about the ways civilians contributed to the war effort, the logistics of supplying water at Gallipoli, and where the soldiers went to rest away from the front line.
Scan the QR codes to view videos
Poster - Willie Apiata (created by Casey)
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