Winner of the NZ Book Month competition

One very happy student greeted me this morning to receive his prize (featured in photo below) It was my pleasure to be able to present it to him. Well done, congratulations!

Upside Down in the jungle - Helen Phillips

Mad and Roo's world turns upside down when their bird-freak dad goes to the jungle and doesn't come back. When they receive a Very Strange and Incredibly Creepy Letter, which Roo swears is in coe, they know that something has happened to him. 

Determined to find him, the girls set out into the Costa Rican jungle to investigate. With the help of a golden-eyed boy, a rare and valuable bird and some weird jungle flowers that grow between Roo's toes, they fight to rescue their father. (Source: Fishpond)

 Source (You Tube)

To Brave the Seas: A boy at war by David McRobbie

Here is the story of a teenager who ends up as a deck boy on navy ships, learning the ropes, fitting in with the crew and facing war-time action in World War II.

If you want to read the first few pages of this book go to Preview of book and scroll down over picture.

Adventure, action danger, comradeship and more.

Paper Towns by John Green

“A suspenseful mystery, a compelling central metaphor, and one of those road trips that every senior hopes he or she will have round out this exploration of the kind of relationship that can’t help but teach us a little bit about ourselves.”
-Bulletin for the Center of Children’s Books, starred review

“There are echoes of Green’s award-winning Looking for Alaska (2005): a lovely, eccentric girl; a mystery that begs to be solved by clever, quirky teens; and telling quotations (from Leaves of Grass, this time) beautifully integrated into the plot. Yet, if anything, the thematic stakes are higher here, as Green ponders the interconnectedness of imagination and perception, of mirrors and windows, of illusion and reality. That he brings it off is testimony to the fact that he is not only clever and wonderfully witty but also deeply thoughtful and insightful. In addition, he’s a superb stylist, with a voice perfectly matched to his amusing, illuminating material.
–Michael Cart, Booklist, starred review

These reviews should entice you to get your hands on a copy!

Or for more you can listen to the author talk to you about his book.

The Debt series- Phillip Gwynne

Catch the Zolt is Book One of a high-octane thriller series. Fifteen-year-old Dom is cast out of his comfortable life in the Gold Coast's Halcyon Grove when he inherits an ancient debt. Now, he has six Herculean tasks to perform...or lose a pound of flesh.

Turn of the Lights is Book Two - In this instalment Dom has to turn the power off during Earth Hour - for the entire Gold Coast. Dom is learning quickly. He has the Clam Top and a few tricks of his own. But it's a race against time, and this time he's racing for his life.

Not sure if these are books you would like???? Then check out the following link and read some reviews from kids who have read them. Book review

NZ Book Month Competition

Who isn't up for winning an Easter Chocolate bunny! Plus the opportunity to win a book voucher, book light and a drink bottle. You can find this poster in the library foyer. With just a bit of easy online researching you can enter this by filling out a form that you can get from the issues desk. Or online at Competition  and scrolling down to find 'Competitions' link on the left-hand side. Good luck!

Hint: Got to NZ Post Shop

NZ Book Month

March isn't just for madness, it is the annual NZ Book Month where we showcase the great talent and diversity of New Zealand authors and illustrators. Our current display provides easy access to some of these books. You are welcome to issue any of these or enquire about other terrific New Zealand titles.