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THE SEARCH PARTY by Hannah Richell

THE SEARCH PARTY by Hannah Richell

"The suspense will drive you through the pages - unable to put it down until you have a resolution..." With a dark, moody, edgy tone The Search Party tricks the mind as to which characters are masking a darker intent or motive. Five old friends from London city campus...

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THE STORM WE MADE by Vanessa Chan

THE STORM WE MADE by Vanessa Chan

"Powerful, raw and confronting, The Storm We Made exposes betrayals that are driven by ideals and the indigenous victims of power play in Malaya 1935-1945..." Born and raised in Malaysia, author Vanessa Chan draws from her direct family history and stories gleaned...

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THE SPORTY LOOKY BOOK by Donovan Bixley

THE SPORTY LOOKY BOOK by Donovan Bixley

Artist, illustrator and storyteller extraordinaire Donovan Bixley has earned the title of one of Aotearoa New Zealand's best with his range of children's books. His art is distinct, clear and colourful and his newest tale in the 'spot-me' Looky Book series will...

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AROUND AND ABOUT AOTEAROA by Dave Gunson

AROUND AND ABOUT AOTEAROA by Dave Gunson

Educational fact-books have never been so fun with Dave Gunson's combination of info-text and a vast variety of illustrations. A complete and comprehensive range of chapters from formation and Maori tribal lands through to settlement and the how Aotearoa New Zealand...

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A BAKERY IN PARIS by Aimie K Runyan

A BAKERY IN PARIS by Aimie K Runyan

Blending not only flour, eggs, butter and sugar with their exacting baker's hands, A Bakery In Paris also combines the key ingredients of drama, romance and courage that make this historical tale a success Paris, 1870 and the Prussians are on the move to surround...

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THE GIRL FROM LONDON by Olivia Spooner

THE GIRL FROM LONDON by Olivia Spooner

From the pages of New Zealand history, The German raider attack on Rangitane in 1940 is woven into this wartime drama by Olivia Spooner. From the bomb blitz of London, to Sydney, then Auckland and a tiny Pacific Island. Emirau Island, New Zealand author Olivia Spooner...

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LIONESS by Emily Perkins

LIONESS by Emily Perkins

Raw and confronting, as you bear witness to the unraveling of all that Therese has built into both marriage and business. Caused to question her crafted existence - more hand-moulded at the hands of husband Trevor than anything of her own doing. How did she deny so...

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