Kelston Boys' High School

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Wyrd

By Cate Whittle

2 stars

Two girls about to become step sisters. One hates the idea, the other is not keen but wants her father to be happy. Things get complicated when Emma is turned into a witch by mistake. Then the teen rivalry ramps up as Emma discovers how to magic to her advantage.
A fellowship of bakers & magic

By J. Penner

3 stars

A light romance about baking, magic and other world creatures. Good blend of characters, plot and baking. A feel good read. Three recipes are provided at the end.
Trust no one

By Paul Cleave

4 stars

A psychological thriller. The story of a writer losing his memory. You begin to question what is fact and what is fiction as the story develops. Is he confessing to murders he wrote about or are his stories based on his experiences.
Temple Alley summer

By Avery Fischer Udagawa

5 stars

Good read for those who enjoy Studio Ghibli creations. A mystery that is humorous, full of unusuall characters with more than a touch of fantastical as two stories weave their way to a satisfying end.
The shadow weaver

By Ivy Cliffwater

5 stars

Debut book, fantasy romance, first part of two, Looking forward to the continuation of Caris's journey in Eritz.
Flight of the fantail

By Steph Matuku

3 stars

Thought this was a bus crash survival in remote bush story but there were unexpected elements in the story that made it unique. Became invested with the characters but felt the ending was a bit abrupt, Will be looking to see if this author has written other books.
Always remember : the boy, the mole, the fox, the horse and the storm

By Charlie Mackesy

5 stars

Delightful, uplifting, full of truths that resonate with your heart and soul. The words and illustrations are crafted to form a stunningly beautiful book.
Bones never lie

By Kathy Reichs

4 stars

A complex mystery with a lot of technical detail. From a small start you get involved in a web of unexpected connections, red herrings and twists and turns leading you a a satisfying conclusion.
New Zealand bird paintings

By Ray Ching

2 stars

Coffee table book. Well written and illustrated. Disappointing that the binding cuts across some of the bodies or heads of the birds so that you cannot see the full illustrations of the birds.
The intruder

By Freida McFadden

4 stars

Just when you think you have sussed out what is happening the story twists and you question how far a girl will go to save herself. Classic McFadden where you are kept guessing almost to the end of the tale.
White lies, Maori legends and fairytales

By Falstaff Dowling-Mitchell

3 stars

Growing up is never easy. This brings back memories of growing up in small town New Zealand. The obsession with rugby, local bullies, challenges to tikanga Maori, unexpected illness, dealing with change and death. It is balanced out with help that comes from unexpected places.
Thunderhead

By Sophie Beer

5 stars

"Like my whole life and everything I know is sliding away from me, rolling out to sea with the tide change." So much of this book resonates with what you experience when something major tears your life apart. Not just the event itself itself but the flow on effects that influence how you think, feel and communicate with family and friends. Written for teens but not limited to a teen audience,
Unraveller

By Frances Hardinge

4 stars

A gothic tale with twists and turns. Set in a world where you can be cursed and become a bird, a rock, a worm or a cloud, a young unraveller discovers the origin of his gift of lifting curses. It becomes a race to untangle lives and curses before three disparate groups go to war.
White boots

By Noel Streatfeild

4 stars

A classic tale of family, friendship, dreams and staying true to one self. While it is a little slice of the past, it is well written and it's themes are timeless.
Pax

By Sara Pennypacker

3 stars

A tale of resilience and making choices to do the right thing, not the easy thing. The slow development of understanding one’s self and what matters most in life takes some unexpected turns when a boy and his pet fox are separated.

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Wyrd

A fellowship of bakers & magic

Trust no one

Temple Alley summer

The shadow weaver

Flight of the fantail

Always remember : the boy, the mole, the fox, the horse and the storm

Bones never lie

New Zealand bird paintings

The intruder

White lies, Maori legends and fairytales

Thunderhead

Unraveller

White boots

Pax

Kelston Boys' High School

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