GREAT BOOKS FOR BOYS

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Hatchet – Gary Paulsen

The best selling classic survival story

Thirteen year old Brian Robeson is on his way to visit his father when the plane he is in crashes.  Suddenly Brian finds himself alone in the Canadian wilderness with nothing but a tattered jacket and a hatchet…and a dreadful secret he has kept to himself since his parents divorce.  It will take all Brians know-how and determination, and more courage than he knew possessed, to survive.

There are five books in this series, and will surely get boys hooked into reading over the holidays.

 

 

 

Just Stupid – Andy Griffiths

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What boy wouldn't love a book that starts with you having to fill out a ‘stupid test’ on the back cover?

Andy Griffiths appeals to boys humour and imagination.  It is written as though a 10 year old boy is talking himself and the scribble illustrations around the pages will make you laugh out loud!

Andy Griffiths collections of books including, ‘The day my bum went psycho’, ‘Just disgusting’ and ‘The Bad Book’ all belong on a boys bedside table and in their school backpack. 

Great reading for the holidays.

The Kiwi Kids – ABC

Great news site especially designed for kiwi kids

A great little book for kiwi kids, specifically kiwiana….G for Gumboots, P for Pohutakawa, W for Waka, J for Jandals – A cool book to have in any classroom or a kiwi kids bookshelf

 

 

 

 

In my Fathers House – A memoir of Polygamy

By Dorothy Allred Solomon

This book is a groundbreaking memoir exploring polygamy, not with outrage but with honesty and grace.  Dorothy Allred Solomon is the 28th of 48 children, descended from five generations of Mormon polygamy, Solomon evokes the intensity and dedication that bound her family ‘living the principle’.  She also traces the events that led up to her fathers assassination in 1977, that rocked Utah.  An interesting book to open our eyes to people who are often looked upon as outlaws and struggle for our understanding.

Get some Headspace – 10 minutes can make all the difference?

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I hear you all saying, Yeah Right, busy, busy, busy!  But what if 10 minutes was all it took to make a difference, in helping us think clearer, focus more and enjoy our day & be happier!  Maybe it is worth a shot….10 minutes, hmmm definitely worth a shot,I think!

With the huge year you have had at college, a great way to clear your heads for 2012.

 

The Larnachs By Owen Marshall

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The Larnach family have an interesting history, involving death, murder, love and tragedy.  This compelling novel is based on a true story.  William Larnach was a politician and self made man who built the famous ‘castle’ on Otago Peninsula.  In 1891 after the death of his first two wives, he married the much younger Constance de Bathe Brandon.  But the marriage that begun with such happiness was to end in tragedy.  The story of the growing relationship between William Larnachs third wife and son lies at the heart of Owen Marshall’s novel.

A compelling and interesting read.

Bear Grylls – Mud, Sweat & Tears

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If you are anything like our family, your kids will also live, breathe and idolise Bear Grylls.  Bear can be often seen in our back yard, swinging from trees, jumping off woolsheds and hiding from beasts (or sheep)!

This autobiography is a tribute to Bear Grylls, you get to have a look into his amazing adventurous life, accompanied by personal family photos……and really he is the ultimate of cool, who else would name their kids Jesse, Marmaduke and Huckleberry and live on a Dutch barge on a tiny remote island off the coast of Wales, really? AWESOME!

 

Some Dads…By Nick Bland

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Terrific Book for any Dads (any age) bookshelf!  Everyone will recognise their Dad or pieces of him through out this book…..

‘There are some Dads who worry.  And some Dads who hurry.  And some Dads who get lost on the way…….’

Great Fun Book!!!

Waitangi Tribunal

The Waitangi Tribunal

Edited by Janine Hayward & Nicola R. Wheen

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The Waitangi Tribunal was established in 1975 to hear claims by Maori against the Crown arising under the treaty of Waitangi.  Today it sits at the heart of the Treaty settlement process, with a unique jurisdiction to investigate claims and make recommendations for settlement.

This book reviews the Tribunal’s place in contemporary New Zealand, and takes a critical look at its role in reshaping Maori society and identity.  The Waitangi Tribunal concludes by reflecting on the future of the Waitangi tribunal, and its contribution to developing notions of reparatory and distributive justice in New Zealand.

 

Coming to Grief – Pam Heaney

 We experience grief and loss for many reasons: death, separation, divorce, redundancy, illness and through many other major life changes.  Pam Heaney’s thorough and perceptive exploration of grief is a book that will truly help us help ourselves and others

Coming to grief has a legitimacy and wisdom  based on experience the author has over 20 years background as a funeral director and grief councillor.  This book looks at why we grieve, what grief is and how it affects us. A great little book to keep in the back of your mind or on your bookshelf ready for when someone close to you needs it.

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Important Changes to Overdue Books

New Systems in place for overdues. IMPORTANT!!!
As some of you are aware, we have visited class and talked about renewing items by phone, email, my account while on posting. Please remember to renew your items as any outstanding overdues will be deducted from your student ID card. 20 books allowed on posting. And remember at the end of posting, bring your items to desk so we can clear your record for your own records. If you missed our visit to class please check library staff.