Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Guardian of the Dead


By Karen Healey

Strange mists surround Mansfield College, Christchurch. When Eleanor Spencer sees a strange woman walk out of the mist, she is drawn to her and to the mysterious boy walking around on campus. She thought she knew all the myths of the world...but she doesn't know this one.

Ancient Maori tales come to life in this novel, and Eleanor finds herself fighting not just for her own survival, but for the survival of New Zealand.

Come find this amazing book in the Glenfield College Library now!

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Cosmic


by Frank Cottrell Boyce

One small fib for twelve year old Liam Digby
ONE GIANT ROCKET-FUELLED ADVENTURE FOR MANKIND

Liam Digby was a very, very tall ordinary twelve-year-old. Some people even think he's a grown-up.
This is the story of how he told some fibs, nearly stole a Porsche, went to a theme park and sort of by accident ended up in space.
Other books by this author include "Millions" and "Framed"
Click on the title for information about Frank Cottrell Boyce

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Ebony Hill

by Anna MacKenzie

The gripping sequel to "The Sea-wreck stranger"

Two halves of a community trying to find a way forward from the tragedy of the past. But theirs is not the only way. In a battle for survival, is endurance enough? Is there more than one kind of courage? As conflict rages, Ness and her fellow islander Ronan must come to terms with themselves, with each other and with their attitudes towards violence and belonging.
Will they be strong enough to survive the decisions they must make?"