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Book 1 in the Soldier Girl series. Set in an alternate World War 2 where young women are called up to fight alongside men, this is the story of Rio Richlin and her sisters-in-arms as they go into battle against Hitler's forces. Read a review here and check out the book trailer below.
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Head Over Heels
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Harriet Manners knows almost every fact there is.
She knows duck-billed platypuses don’t have stomachs.
She knows that fourteen squirrels were once detained as spies.
She knows that both chess and snakes and ladders were invented in the same country.
And for once, Harriet knows exactly how her life should go. She’s got it ALL planned out. So her friends seem less than happy, Harriet is determined to Make Things Happen!
If only everyone else would stick to the script…
But is following the rules going to break hearts for GEEK GIRL? (Source: HarperCollins)
Twenty Questions for Gloria
Gloria is tired of her ordinary life. So when a mysterious boy bent on breaking the rules strolls into her classroom , Gloria is ready to fall under his spell. By the time she learns the truth about him, she is a long way from home... (Back cover) This thriller will have you intrigued, read a review here.
Enemy Camp
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It's 1942, and Featherston becomes the location for a prisoner-of-war camp for Japanese soldiers. Ewen and his friends are given the impression that these enemies deserve to be treated harshly. On seeing the prisoners through a barbed wire fence, the boys only see people, not a dangerous and cruel enemy. However, tensions are rising.....
The story is based on an historical incident that resulted in the death of Japanese prisoners and one guard. It has been described as a dark moment in New Zealand's history. You can find out more by reading this article from the Dominion Post.
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