Hop into the library before Easter break

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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.

New books

No Place to Fall

Amber is faced with an impossible choice between her promise as a singer and the people she loves. Which will she choose?

A story about pursuing your dreams, facing your fears and rising above challenges.

Check out the TeenReads review.

The night she disappeared

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A thriller that delivers on tension and surprises. Watch the book trailer below to discover more.

YouTube: Morgan Ryan

The one memory of Flora Banks

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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

Source - YouTube: Sophiie Elaine reads

Beautiful broken things

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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.

How not to disappear

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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?

International Women's Day

International Women's Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women.

UN Women is putting the spotlight on women in the changing world of work.

You Tube: UN Women

 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.  

You Tube: Kronos Incorporated

Kronos is a recruiting and software company that produced the following video in celebration of International Women's Day in 2011.

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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You Tube: Wilson Sisters

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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You Tube: Penguin Teen

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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You Tube: Book View Now

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

Reviewed at GusLitWire

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