Having tamed Kaimanawas in New Zealand and Mustangs in America, Vicki, Kelly and Amanda Wilson travel to Australia for their latest adventure. (Back cover)
In the library currently are books that have been named as favourite reads for the year. Is there one on the board that you want to add? Just for fun: Click this link to see the book that matches the video game you choose. If it is a book you would like to read, let me know and I will place it on the list to buy next year.
Sixteen-year-old Aza never intended to pursue the mystery of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there’s a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. So together, they navigate the short distance and broad divides that separate them from Russell Pickett’s son, Davis. (Inside cover)
The Death of Von Tempsky at Te Ngutu o Te Manu, a portrayal of an incident in the New Zealand wars on 7 September 1868. By Lithograph by William Potts (1859-1947), from a painting by Kennett Watkins (1847-1933) (Image: [1]; details: [2]) [Public domain or Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
A national day of commemoration for the New Zealand Land Wars was first discussed in 2010. Those present identified a need to acknowledge the wars and conflicts between Maori and Pakeha during the early colonial period. Further talks took place until in 2016 when a date was set: October 28. The first commemorations will be held this year in Te Tai Tokerau. The commemorations will then be held in a different region each year. Although there were other groups involved in the creation of a commemoration day, a petition by a group of Otorohanga students who gained 13,000 signatures added to its impetus. Read their inspiring story by Leah Bell (one of the students and a descendant of Elizabeth Colenso)
Take some time to browse the display opposite the library entrance as you pass by that way. You may also like to listen to a podcast that features historians and an iwi representative discussing the Wars, their significance and the importance of remembering.
The Department of Conservation has chosen this theme to encourage us to get involved either in "our own backyard or in our big New Zealand backyard." We can all take part in helping our native birds, and protecting our wildlife and environment. The Department of Conservation site has many ideas you can explore. Feeding New Zealand's birds is just one of these. View the video to out find how.
How well do you know your native bird species? Challenge yourself and enter the competition to win a chocolate bar. See the noticeboard opposite the library for more information.
All you need to do is identify 8 birds. Can you name them?
You might also like to vote in Bird of the Year. Go to this link.
No need to starve yourself of stories. There are loads of options to satisfy your appetite.
Option One: Get to the library and find something that tickles your imagination. (Ps: absolutely do not miss option three)
Option Two: Download an e-book
Did you know there are over a 1000 titles to choose from! All you need to do is download the app (see image), find Nga Tawa Diocesan School and start browsing. Email Mrs Stephens for your username and password.
You could try making these finger puppets during the holidays or it might be just the right time to read.
There is a good selection of graphic novels available. You can find these on the bottom shelves of the fiction area.
There are 35 books in the library collection with links to an online audio version. A full list of audio books and resources is easily found by clicking Quick Lists on the library catalogue. Scanning the QR code located on the inside of the book will also take you to the audio website. A great option to use if you are on a journey and can listen to it on your phone especially if you have a good data plan.
If you don't have time to get into the library, you can use the E-book collection. There are over a 100 titles to choose from. Find the image below on the library catalogue, click on it to be directed to the e-books. The easiest way to borrow them is to download the Wheelers e-platform app and find Nga Tawa Diocesan School Library Ask Mrs Stephens for your username and password.
Could you imagine having amnesia? Forgetting what happened a few hours before? Flora has to live with this condition for the rest of her life, but then she discovers she remembers her first kiss.
Listen to Sophiie's book review below which 'm sure will entice you to read it
The complexities and drama of three teenage friends. Where once there were two who were inseparable, the dynamics change when Suzanne becomes part of their group. The Guardian provides a review of Beautiful broken things.
Gloria the gin-slinging great-aunt and a pregnant Hattie set out on a road trip of self-discovery. Both characters have to come to terms with the predicament they find themselves in. What will they learn about each other and themselves?
Women in the workforce: facts you should know In this link you can access statistics such as wage gap, unpaid work, parental leave, unemployment, legal barriers that affect women internationally.
You can lend your voice to the #BeBoldForChange global campaign to advocate for women's humans rights. Get your selfie.
In New Zealand, the focus is"Violence against Women: An Equality and Human Rights Violation"
According to a Chinese proverb "Women hold up half the sky". If you are curious to know what this might mean go to The Northern Advocate
The following video features some interesting developments that have affected women and their role in the workforce.
The tale of the Baudelaire children Violet, Klaus and Sunny and the unfortunate events that occur after their parents death in a fire. Danger prevails for the Baudelaire children as their evil cousin Count Olaf plots to steal the children's inheritance. The rest of the series is available in book form if you are interested in following the fate of the Baudelaire orphans.
Kendall and Jeremy have been a couple for a long time. Kendall wonders if Jeremy has become boring needs a makeover, so begins her project. Perfect if you are after a romantic read.
A novel about growing up .. and blowing up. Mara's friend Katelyn explodes without warning and she won't be the last one. Aaron Starmer defies every rule in Spontaneous, but beneath the outrageous is a ridiculously funny, super honest, and truly moving exemplar of the absurd and raw truths of being a teenager in the twenty-first century-and the heartache of saying good-bye. (Source: HarperCollins)
This is the tale of a real and great war horse, a story of devotion and bravery, of his heroic wartime exploits. Warrior's story was the basis for the fictional Joey in Michael Morpurgo's War Horse.
From the writer of Me before you, JoJo Moyes introduces us to a cast of strong, relatable women in the midst of their everyday lives.In this collection of short stories, readers are whisked from elegant perfume shops to taxis to five-star hotel rooms and beyond. (Source: Back cover)
Veronica Roth's stunning portrayal of the power of friendship - and love - in a galaxy filled with unexpected gifts. GoodReads reviews has some lively opinions about the book. Don't let them put you off, read it and decide for yourself. Is it worthy of the controversy?
Six strangers from across the world meet on the tropical island of Bali to attend a course designed to help them face their fears. A week of fun in the sun suddenly turns into something far more serious, however, when the unthinkable happens - a tragic disaster that puts the group in deadly danger, testing the individual courage of every member. (Back cover) Favourable reviews at GoodReads
In a new novel about the Australian race horse Phar Lap, award -winning writer, Kelly Ana Morey recreates the short life of the gigantic chestnut gelding who became the darling of the Australian race tracks during the Depression years. This extraordinary novel by one of New Zealand's most audacious writers, brings to life the excitement of the track, the highs and lows of the racing game, and the challenges faced by urban working-class Australians between the wars. (Back cover)
A review from the Wanganui Chronicle might even get non-horse lovers wanting to read it.
