Young soldier Jim McLeod waits in the trenches of World War I for the order to attack the enemy. With him are his friends, and Nipper, the messenger dog. When they charge across no-man's land, Jim is shot ...and finds himself face to face with an enemy soldier.

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A class trip to the zoo descends into a chaotic hunt for the missing hippopotamus. Teacher, zookeeper and all the children join the search. The noise and drama reach a pitch, and no one thinks to listen to quiet Liam, who really might know where the hippo is hiding.

PUBLICATION NOVEMBER 2016

Just imagine how Allis feels when her best friend Toby brings his Uncle to see her. 'I think Allis is thirsty, let's find her something to drink' Allis' heart jumped. 'I am thirsty, I am thirsty,' she cried. Let the adventure begin!

The second book in the award winning Allis the Little Tractor series.
This story has Allis back at work on the farm. Can she pull a heavy load of hay to feed the cows? It’s a very hot day and the load is very heavy . . .
Stunning New Zealand farm sc... read more

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Oscar finds that having his father away a lot can be tough and he gets upset and angry, but with the help of others he learns that his father is really very special. This heart-warming story was created in collaboration with the New Zealand Defence Force and addresses the often dif... read more

Oscar finds that having his father away a lot can be tough and he gets upset and angry, but with the help of others he learns that his father is really very special.
This heart-warming story was created in collaboration with the New Zealand Defence Force and addresses the ofte... read more

A wonderful story of adventure and friendship, and a little monster who doesn’t like to wait–so he decides to step out into the world for the first time.

Nibbles the pony loves to gallop and splash and prance. But who will play with him? Hedgehog is sleepy and his friend Tui is flying high.
But who is this coming across the paddock? Maybe he has someone to play with after all...

It is a peaceful morning and Scarface Claw is happily snoozing in a spot in the sun, tail curled around and feet tucked in. Suddenly, there was a shudder and sway, the whirr of an engine, then off and away. And then off goes the truck down the drive - with Scarface ON... read more

Scarface Claw is enjoying a sunny snooze when his warm spot suddenly roars into action and he’s off on a claw-clinging ride - his owner, Tom, oblivious to his unexpected passenger. It has been seven years since Dame Lynley’s last picture book and this one is another ... read more

Having met on tropical shores in Cork on the Ocean, cork and bottle swirl out to sea into a world of dancing jellyfish, treacherous reefs and surly sea lions. An enchanting and romantic ocean adventure about courage, friendship and togetherness.

"Quirky, enchanting, luminous." NZ Herald Canvas Magazine

With humor and wit, internationally acclaimed author Margaret Mahy captures the courageous adventures of seven brothers who use their supernatural gifts to overpower a cruel emperor. This ALA Notable Book features beautifully executed illustrations full of historical detail.