Jacky Daydream by Jacqueline Wilson
20.00 NZD
Category: Biography & Autobiography
Everybody knows Tracy Beaker, Jacqueline Wilson's best-loved character. But what do they know about Jacqueline herself? In this fascinating book, discover...how Jacky played with paper dolls like April in Dustbin Baby...how she dealt with an unpredictable father like Prue in Love Lessons...how she s ...Show more
Long Walk to Freedom (FTI) by Nelson Mandela
38.00 NZD
Category: Biography & Autobiography
The riveting memoirs of the outstanding moral and political leader of our time, Long Walk to Freedom brilliantly re-creates the drama of the experiences that helped shape Nelson Mandela's destiny. Emotive, compelling and uplifting, Nelson Mandela became the democratically elected, first black president ...Show more
Madiba A to Z: The Many Faces of Nelson Mandela by Danny Schechter
38.00 NZD
Category: Biography & Autobiography
"Madiba A to Z: The Many Faces of Nelson Mandela," tells the story from personal experience and goes beyond the surface with a lively sense of humor and deep caring that even we South Africans can learn from." --Ronnie Kasrils, former commander in the armed struggle and South Africa's Minister of Intell ...Show more
Drifting With Mad Mike by David Riley
22.00 NZD
Category: Biography & Autobiography
Drifting with Mad Mike is the spectacular story of how a young Kiwi driver achieved his dream of competing in one of the toughest drifting leagues in the world … Formula Drift! Learn how passion and determination helped Mike become one of the best drifters in the world, and how it can help you achieve y ...Show more
Yvette Williams - Leaping into History by David Riley; Chad Robertson
27.00 NZD
Category: Biography & Autobiography
Yvette Williams represented New Zealand in the discus, hurdles, javelin, shot put and basketball. Some people think she's the best Kiwi athlete ever. But Yvette is most famous for a long jump she made in 1952. That's when she became the first Kiwi woman to win an Olympic gold medal. How did she do it? B ...Show more
Barack Obama (DK Life Stories) by Stephen Krensky
18.00 NZD
Category: Biography & Autobiography
Discover the incredible life story of Barack Obama, the first African American president of the USA.Barack Obama is famous for his meteoric rise to the presidency of the most powerful country in the world - the USA. This is the story of how he realized his dreams - a story of success, resilience, and pe ...Show more
Greta Thunberg and the Climate Crisis by Amy Chapman
24.00 NZD
Category: Biography & Autobiography
Be inspired by one of the world's most important and influential campaigners Discover the story of Greta, from her decision to skip school in favour of her one-person strike outside Swedish parliament, to her current role as a spearhead of an international movement. Follow her carbon-free journey across ...Show more
I, Matthew Henson: Polar Explorer by Carole Boston Weatherford
17.00 NZD
Category: General Picture Books
The inspiring story of the Black explorer who made the first successful expedition to the North Pole. Matthew Henson was not meant to lead an ordinary life-his dreams had sails. Those dreams took him from the port of Baltimore and onto the sea, seeking adventures around the world. He may have started ...Show more
Dear Freedom Writer: Stories of Hardship and Hope from the Next Generation by Erin Gruwell, The Freedom Writers
37.00 NZD
Category: Biography & Autobiography
The students of today tell their stories of adversity and growth in letters to the originalFreedom Writers-authors of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Freedom Writers Diary-who write supportive and powerful letters in response.Over twenty years ago, the students in first-year teacher Erin Gruwell's ...Show more
Stephen Curry (Epic Athletes) by Dan Wetzel
24.00 NZD
Category: Biography & Autobiography | Series: Epic Athletes
In Epic Athletes: Stephen Curry, acclaimed journalist and bestselling author Dan Wetzel tells the inspiring, electrifying story of the NBA superstar, beginning a new series of sports biographies for young readers! Featuring comic-style illustrations by Zeke Peña! When you think of Stephen Curry ...Show more
Ben Smith - More Than a Game by Neal Wallace
50.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
More Than A Game tells Ben Smith's story of playing for a club, a rugby union and a super franchise that has always had to box above its weight to achieve success. Despite that challenge, Ben rose to achieve international recognition by complimenting his skills with determination, an unbridled love for ...Show more
Every Day is Malala Day by Rosemary McCarney
16.00 NZD
Category: Biography & Autobiography
This is a letter, illustrated with beautiful photographs, to the girl who stood up to the Taliban and continues to inspire people all around the world.