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1) The note through the wire: the incredible true story of a prisoner of war and a resistance heroine
Author
Publisher
William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"In the heart of Nazi-occupied Europe, two people meet fleetingly in a chance encounter. One an underground resistance fighter, a bold young woman determined to vanquish the enemy occupiers; the other a prisoner of war, a man longing to escape the confines of the camp so he can battle again. A crumpled note passes between these two strangers, slipped through the wire of the compound, and sets them on a course that will change their lives forever....
2) Luminaries
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Arriving in New Zealand in 1866 to seek his fortune in the goldfields, Walter Moody finds himself drawn into a series of unsolved crimes and complex mysteries.
5) New Zealand
Author
Publisher
Frommer Media LLC
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Cut through the online clutter! No one wants to click through hundres of pages of Web reviews, wondering which ones to trust. Frommer's experts know every corner of New Zealand and they're not afraid to tell the truth about where to eat, stay, and play. That's what's made Frommer's America's favorite travel source for nearly 60 years. Find the New Zealand of your dreams--climb icy glaciers one day and kayak turquoise seas the next, take a dip...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lonely Planet Global
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Lonely Planet's New Zealand is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Glide through turquoise waters past pods of orcas in Bay of Islands; try black-water rafting in astonishing Waitomo Caves; watch the ground breathe steam in volcanic Rotorua; and hit the slopes in Queenstown and Wanaka - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of New Zealand and begin...
7) Boy
Publisher
Kino Lorber Edu
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
cclaimed director Taika Waititi (Hunt for the Wilderpeople) presents a creative coming-of-age comedy set in 1984, following an eleven-year-old Michael Jackson fanatic nicknamed "Boy" (James Rolleston). With his mother dead and father AWOL, Boy becomes the head of a household full of kids when his Nana leaves town for a funeral.Out of nowhere, Boy's Dad (Waititi) rolls up in a vintage car with his "gang", and turns Boy's life upside down. There are...
Publisher
The Orchard
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
From acclaimed New Zealand director Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok, What We Do in the Shadows) comes an award-winning new comedy. Julian Dennison stars as Ricky is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle (Sam Neil) in the wild New Zealand bush. A national manhunt ensues, and the two are forced to put aside their differences and work together.
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"From New York Times bestselling author Heather Morris comes the memoir of a life of listening to others. In Listening Well, Heather will explore her extraordinary talents as a listener-a skill she employed when she first met Lale Sokolov, the tattooist at Auschwitz-Birkenau and the inspiration for her bestselling novel. It was this ability that led Lale to entrust Heather with his story, which she told in her novel The Tattooist of Auschwitz and...
Publisher
Film Movement Classics
Pub. Date
1994.
Language
English
Description
Maori couple Jake and Beth Heke are deeply in love, but Jake's alcoholic-fueled rage turns into domestic violence that threatens to tear their family apart. As their home life grows increasingly dangerous, Beth must do all she can to protect their three children. Set against the backdrop of traditional tribal culture, this classic and controversial 90's indie sleeper hit put New Zealand on the cinema map.
11) New Zealand
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of New Zealand. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index"--
12) New Zealand
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, An imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the geography, history, government, economy, culture, and peoples of New Zealand.
13) New Zealand
Author
Publisher
NorwoodHouse Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"The islands of New Zealand are full of rich history and culture. Describes the history, customs, geography, and culture of the people who live there, and provides authentic vocabulary words for an immersive experience. Includes a glossary, index, and bibliography for further reading"--
14) New Zealand
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about New Zealand. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
15) She's a killer
Author
Publisher
Gallic Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Alice: 30-something, IQ of 159 (almost a genius), only communicates with her mother in Morse code. Her imaginary friend is back. Erika: 15, daughter of hot 'wealthugee' who loves Russian literature, genuine genius, killer eyeliner and killer instincts. The climate is in crisis and wealthy immigrants are flocking to New Zealand for shelter, stealing land, driving up food prices, and taking over. But Alice has far more important things to worry about:...
17) New Zealand
Author
Series
Publisher
W. Andermann Verlag], distributed by Doubleday, Garden City, NY
Pub. Date
1965
Language
English
18) Kakapos
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
19) The whale rider
Author
Publisher
Harcourt
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
As her beloved grandfather, chief of the Maori tribe of Whangara, New Zealand, struggles to lead in difficult times and to find a male successor, young Kahu is developing a mysterious relationship with whales, particularly the ancient bull whale whose legendary rider was their ancestor.
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