New titles available as e-books

Are you are looking for a guide to makeup or meeting guys, or perhaps one of the following may interest you. Available through the library catalogue.

Lemony Snicket's: A bad beginning - A series of unfortunate events

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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.

The Boyfriend Project

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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.

Spontaneous

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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)

Eligible

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A modern interpretation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. An entertaining read of romantic comedy and family drama.

Warrior: the true story of a real war horse

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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.

New books on the shelves

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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)

Reviews of Paris for One at GoodReads

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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?

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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

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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.

Armistice Day

"Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it"

 (paraphrased quote from George Santayana)

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.  Every year this day commemorates the moment that hostilities on the Western Front officially ended with the signing of the Armistice. This year marks 98 years since that day.

At 11 o'clock, a two minute silence is observed in remembrance of those New Zealanders who died serving their country in World War One and all subsequent wars.

If you are interested in learning more about Armistice Day, Phillpa Werry has written an excellent book that explains what it is and why it matters.

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The World Wars still inspire authors to write stories set in those times. Despite hardship, horror, sorrow and loss, people are still capable of courage, perseverance, kindness, bravery, sacrifice and generosity.

On display are several such novels. In Between shades of gray you will learn about a mother's love for her children and the care she shows to others despite the hardship of being in a Russian work camp. The girl in the blue coat is about a girl who becomes involved with the Resistance in Amsterdam. Stories of the First World War features the experiences of twelve young people during WW1.

You are welcome to issue these or search the catalogue for others.

New Books

Mustang Ride: The adventures of the Wilson sisters in the American West.

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The art of not breathing: Death, devastation, disintegration, depths of the ocean, free-diving, secrets and a bad boy name Tad.

Reviewed by Publishers Weekly

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Salt to the Sea: They come from different lands but each of them is hunted and haunted, by tragedy, lies.... and war.
Events like this are being lived out in our times, but this story is set in World War 2. Based on a true story, Ruta Sepetys writes about four young people who board the Wilhem Gustloff, a ship that promises safety and freedom. Listen to her introduce this book in the video below.

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Small great things: Ruth is a nurse in a hospital and experiences a patient who does not want an African-American person looking after her. It is a story about race relations in America. Listen to the interview with Jodi Picoult to hear more about her new book.

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Concentr8: A madness has taken hold, they are mad for Concentr8. 

Reviewed at GusLitWire

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Suffrage Day - September 19

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The Kate Sheppard Memorial is in Oxford Street, Christchurch.  It is a beautiful depiction of these courageous and resilient women. It was unveiled on 19 September 1993 to commemorate 100 years since women in New Zealand were given the right to vote. White camellias have come to represent women's rights. They were given out to women who signed the petition and as a sign of support for the efforts being made by Kate Sheppard and others in the suffrage movement.

For more information about who the women are in the statues and what is inscribed on the memorial go to Kate Sheppard Memorial.

Roald Dahl Celebration

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Roald Dahl was born in Llandaff, Wales on 13 September 1913. This year he would have been 100 years old. He is well-known for children's books such as Matilda, the Twits, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Esio Trot, The Witches, James and the Giant Peach and many more. Many of his books have been made into films, the BFG being the most recent one.

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Re-read some of his books, consider reading his autobiography Boy: Tales of a Childhood to learn more about Roald Dahl's life. Come along to the lunchtime Kahoot quiz and enter the competition.

Success at the Jimmy Carter Quiz

A team of Nga Tawa students were the runners up of the Jimmy Carter Quiz held by the Manawatu Lions Club this week. The quiz involved answering 35 questions and building an Apollo Lunar model. The Nga Tawa team was the fastest to construct the model, proving girls can do anything as good as their male counterparts.
Curious about why it is called the Jimmy Carter Quiz, the answer is on the yellow poster. Visit the library to view the great job the girls have made of the lunar model.

Well done Shannon, Victoria, Bridget, Tamaira, and Phoebe.