Billy and The Beast

Billy is brave.
Billy is clever.
This is in an adventure story about her, a fat cat, cute animals and a terrible beast.

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

For the last four years Matt Haig has written a Christmas book and published it just before Christmas. This year it is "The Truth Pixie".
The books are funny, fun, christmassy and brilliant. 

What a Wunder!

It's here and it's the perfect sequel to Nevermoor.

Be Brave

Be Brave Little Penguin by Giles Andreae.
Cute pictures, cute story, cute message.

Trash is not Rubbish

Probably one of the best books ever in Lindsay's opinion. Everything about the book is perfect, the characters, the plot, the adventure, just everything. Read it now and then read it again.

Nevermoor forever more

A brilliant fantasy with strong characters, plenty of adventure and lots of magic. Guaranteed fun when you read this book, or ask your Mum, Dad, Grandad, and dog to read it to you.

Mouses, Mice and Meeces

"Dispatched to find a missing mouse, three members of the Mouse Guard make a shocking discovery - one that involves a treacherous betrayal, a stolen secret, and a rising power with just one goal - to bring down the Guard."

And so begins a wonderful trio of graphic novels with gorgeous pictures and a story of fantasy and adventure. The author has created a wonderful world that you will want to stay in for a long time. Read them all... Mouse Guard Fall 1152, Mouse Guard Winter 1152, Mouse Guard The Black Axe

http://www.mouseguard.net/

New Zealand books I'm loving this week

Aotearoa Whispers       

Author: Gonzalo Navarro

A 13-year-old boy named Kahi wanders the streets of Christchurch city, feeling a bit lost in a place he should belong. That ordinary day suddenly changes when he finds a 10 cent coin.

Ngārara Huarau           

Author: Maxine Hemi

The story of Ngārara Huarau, a taniwha, that travels from Hawke's Bay to Wairarapa in search of his sister, Pari-kawhiti. As he journeys, his movement shapes the landscape.

Meariki The Quest For Truth

Authors: Helen Pearse-Otene & Andrew Burdan         

Meariki is a slave to the people of Ngāi Kūwai and must obey the chief and look after his only daughter, Hineamuru. 

Arohanui Revenge of the Fey 

Authors: Helen Pearse-Otene & Andrew Burdan         

A story of two hostile tribes: one thriving, the other starving and forced to enter into a hard bargain to survive. 

The Whale Rider        

Author: Witi Ihimaera

Eight-year-old Kahu craves her great-grandfather's love and attention. But he's focused on his duties as Chief of a tribe that claims descent from the legendary 'whale rider'. In every generation since the whale rider, a male has inherited the title of chief. But now there is no male heir - there's only Kahu.

A brilliant selection of New Zealand books with themes of belonging, destiny and whakapapa.