Once Were Warriors

Alan Duff

A New Zealand classic, this novel is a raw and powerful portrayal of Maori in New Zealand society. Alan Duff's groundbreaking first novel is one of the most talked-about books ever published in New Zealand and is now the basis of a major New Zealand film. This hard hitting story is a frank and uncomprom...

A Perfect Wonderful Day with Friends (PB)

Philip Waechter

This big-hearted picture book captures the warmth and fun of a spontaneous summer’s day with friends—picnic, walk, swim and a cake (or two) to finish Raccoon decides to bake an apple pie. But he has no eggs, so visits his friend Fox, who needs a ladder. They walk to Badger—who has everything!—but he nee...