Northwood by Brian Falkner

One of the best-reviewed New Zealand books lately has been Brian Falkner's 'Northwood'.
Cecilia Undergarment is a girl who loves animals.  When she finds a neglected dog, she wants to help...so how does she end up flying in a balloon over a dark and scary forest?  A forest where black lions prowl?  Is there any way to get home?
'Northwood is on the New Book stand this week, and will be enjoyed by senior readers who like mystery, adventure, and imagination. 
Watch the trailer and read the book!

Need to get into a new series?

We have been bringing in some cool new series to enjoy!  Some are from authors you know and love, while others are completely new!
Come and have a look at them on the New Book stand in the library...


The Chronicles of Avantia follow on from Beastquest books, and are full-on action and adventure! See the book trailer by clicking on the picture.

Wilma Tenderfoot is a brave and clever girl detective, who does some amazing things to solve crimes!

The Magnificent 12 is all about the search for 12 ordinary children - who are actually heroes who are needed to save the world....click on the picture to link to a book trailer about the series.

 

Mercy Watson is a pig who loves buttered toast, and will do anything to get it......

Pandora is just a typical girl, with one exception...her Father is the Greek Titan Prometheus.  She has done something she really, really shouldn't have...can she and her friends fix it? Click on the picture for the book trailer....

The Dragons is a series written by Colin Thompson, the same author as The Floods.  Was King Arthur as brave, and bold, as we thought???

Happy Easter

How many of you have read and loved the Little Critter stories by Mercer Mayer?

Here is a video of Mercer reading his story 'It's Easter Little Critter', so find a spare 7 minutes, and sit down and listen....

Happy Easter everyone!!  See you next term!