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No Safe Harbour by David Hill
22.00 NZD
Category: NZ Middle Fiction
Stuart and his twin sister Sandra are coming home to Wellington on the ferry. Stuart knows he'll enjoy the trip - he's a good sailor. But it's April 1968 and the ship is the Wahine. As the tragic events unwind Stuart and Sandra must battle to stay alive. A vivid and compelling picture of the Wahine's la ...Show more
See Ya, Simon by David Hill
22.00 NZD
Category: NZ Middle Fiction
Funny, moving and devastatingly honest, See Ya, Simon is a New Zealand favourite that has won several awards and has been translated into seven languages. A must read for all teenagers.Alternatingly funny and heart-breaking, this classic novel about friendship and loss, growing up and not living to grow ...Show more
Sky High: Jean Batten's Incredible Flying Adventures by David Hill; Phoebe Morris
25.00 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books | Series: David Hill's Kiwi Legends
The little plane has been flying across the sea for eight hours. Huge black clouds surround it. Rain pours in. Wind slams. The aircraft is tossed around like a leaf. The pilot stares into the darkness. How much fuel is left? Is she flying in the right direction? How long till she reaches land? In 1934, ...Show more
Speed King: Burt Munro, the World's Fastest Indian by David Hill; Phoebe Morris
25.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction | Series: David Hill's Kiwi Legends
In 1967 an unknown, elderly New Zealander and his ancient Indian motorcycle set a world land-speed record at Bonneville. The man was Burt Munro, and he became a Kiwi legend. How did he do it? His amazing true story is now a stunning picture book. A crowd of people stand on a flat white plain. In the di ...Show more
Spot's Fun with Friends (CD) by Eric Hill; David Oyelowo (Read by)
18.00 NZD
Category: Picture Books with CD or audio link
A Spring collection of ten classic Spot tales brought to life in audio! Join the mischievous puppy, Spot, once again as he embarks on more adventures with all his friends. A spring full of dressing up, playing together and making mess! This collection contains: Happy Birthday Spot, Spot's New Game, S ...Show more
Taking the Lead - How Jacinda Ardern Wowed the World by David Hill; Phoebe Morris
25.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction | Series: David Hill's Kiwi Legends
An inspiring illustrated story for children about Jacinda Ardern, and her meteoric rise to become the world's youngest female leader.Nobody is too young to start changing the world.When Jacinda was little, she wanted to be a clown. But when she saw schoolmates who didn't have lunch, or even shoes, she k ...Show more
The Deadly Sky by David Hill
22.00 NZD
Category: NZ Senior Fiction
It's 1974, and a dark, cold New Zealand winter. So when Darryl's mum announces she is going to the remote Pacific island of Mangareva for work, and she's taking him with her, he is thrilled. But even as Darryl soaks up the warmth and idyllic beauty of French Polynesia, his holiday is darkened by ugly an ...Show more
The Red Poppy by David Hill
33.00 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
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.
The Red Poppy (Book & CD) by David Hill
19.00 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
Five minutes...Two minutes....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.A sensitively- ...Show more
The Red Poppy (Maori) by David Hill
20.00 NZD
Category: Te Reo Maori Language
The powerful ANZAC story, now available in te reo softcover format. 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 fac ...Show more
The Winning Touch by David Hill
19.00 NZD
Category: NZ Middle Fiction
The Winning Touch features an intermediate class's efforts to win at New Image Rugby. When Welton Intermediate School takes to the rugby field strange things start to happen. One player scores on the wrong field when he takes his glasses off and another makes her tackles karate style! But the kids drea ...Show more
Three Scoops by David Hill
25.00 NZD
Category: NZ Middle Fiction
Three moments in time and three writing genre: historic fiction / fantasy fiction / futuristic fiction from one of New Zealand’s favourite writers of fiction. Historical: Coming Home The story of Harry and his loyal horse Blaze as New Zealand rushes to support the British during the time of the war be ...Show more