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Battling the Big B: Hepatitis B in New Zealand
Award in History 2000, to research and write the book. (Department of Internal Affairs) and assistance from the Hepatitis Foundation. After a number of children were identified as Hepatitis B carriers, Sandy Milne, Head of the Whakatane Hospital laboratory, informed the Department of Health (now the Ministry), politicians and the media. He was met with scepticism and no response to his request for the Government to urgently commence screening and vaccination. After a longstanding battle, Sandy set up the Hepatitis Foundation and introduced screening and vaccination into schools before the Government’s vaccination programme started. -
Featherston in the Second World War is a tough and bleak place for fourteen-year-old Bella. Her father is away fighting overseas, while his family fight to save their farm from ruin and keep his dreams alive. Bella, her mother, and older sister have to cope with a herd of dairy cows, an unscrupulous neighbour who covets the farm, and a crazy, bad-tempered racehorse called Gipsy. Bella is terrified of the horse and doesn't know where to turn. When help is offered from an unlikely source, will she have the courage to accept it or will Gipsy destroy her father's dreams? -
Kidnap at Mystery Island
Set in a time after the great global Environment Revolution of 2072, readers enter a high-tech world of eco criminals, artificial islands, global warming, rising seas, and patrolling coastal rangers. Like other children of his generation, Dom has a special talent chosen by his parents at conception. He is a human chameleon - possessing the ability to blend into any surroundings and become almost invisible. Unfortunately his Anti-Ec father is a mining billionaire set on ignoring new planet-saving laws who kidnaps a young girl, Zoe. Will Zoe who is a mind-reader and her sisters, who also have remarkable talents, be able to outwit the ruthless mining billionaire. Storylines Tom Fitzgibbon Award Winner 2021 Shortlisted for the 2023 NZ Book Awards for Children & Young Adults - Best First Book NZSA Award -
Letters from Elsewhere
This genre-blending collection is rich in characters who aren’t always what they seem at first glance. Space pirates, Fire Elves and living grotesques take us on journeys across the multiverse and deep into the hidden crevices of the mind. These stories interrogate what it is to be monstrous; and along the way, they confront the patriarchy and explore the spectrum of sexuality. If you like your fantasy and science fiction a bit dark, laced with humour and sometimes spicy, these stories will entertain, disturb and challenge you. “Jacqui Greaves titillates with this outstanding collection of speculative encounters, visits and ventures by otherworldly beings, each tale sharpening our understanding of the human condition and the tiny role we play in the universe. Cosmic, cautionary, and compelling, served up with a sprinkle of humour and a good dose of sauce, Letters from Elsewhere is a satisfyingly good read.” —Lee Murray, five-time Bram Stoker Award®-winning author of Grotesque: Monster Stories. -
It’s midsummer night, Litha, and the triplet witches have traversed the veil between the realms to collect their dues from the humans. Rather than the roaring bonfire and naked revellers they expect, they discover the human realm is vastly changed and only a ragtag group of rebels awaits them. Captured by the mad monk and stripped of their magic, the witches are caught in a deadly race against unseen forces to save themselves, their new acolytes, and the realms from a never-ending winter. Rose Moon is an erotic fantasy, suitable for adults only. -
A killer is watching... A bride's wedding ends in tragedy when her matron of honour is brutally murdered. Detective Inspector Ian Anderson leads the investigation. He will need all his skills to find the killer whose identity and trademarks are as mysterious as the motive behind the crime. He suspects two business owners in the city of having secrets they don't want unearthed. But are they capable of murder? With chilling precision, the ruthless killer continues his murderous rampage as D.I. Anderson desperately looks for clues to solve the case before another person he cares about is targeted. This explosive new thriller by the author of the September series is set in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. -
In the shadow of loss, hope flickers. For Tracey Hansen, the tragic death of her fiancé, Gary, left her world shattered. Seeking solace in a quiet New Zealand cottage, she clings to memories of their whirlwind romance and the life they’d planned. But even in her grief, Tracey yearns for more than the confines of sorrow. A daring solo road trip across the United States becomes her lifeline—a journey to rediscover herself, her dreams, and the possibility of love. From the dazzling lights of Disneyland to the breathtaking peaks of New Mexico, Tracey’s adventures lead her to colourful characters, daring experiences, and unexpected truths. Meeting Julie and Carl, an adventurous couple, she finds camaraderie in shared thrills and quiet reflections. But it’s Hank Carrington, a charming yet haunted man she met on the road, that sets her heart racing. Hank, too, battles a past weighed down by heartbreak. Drawn to Tracey’s quiet strength, he opens himself to a future he hadn’t dared to hope for. Together, they share tender moments and whispered promises. But ghosts of the past and the realities of living worlds apart threaten their fragile bond. Will Tracey find the courage to embrace love again? Can Hank prove that even after heartbreak, life offers second chances? September Promise is a stirring romantic thriller about loss, resilience, and the power of daring to believe in love again. -
The Adventures of Crimson and the Guardian BOOK ONE: The Battle of the Snake Crimson, the last of the secretive and elusive medieval unicorns, steps into young orphaned Kinsey’s path and life. Within minutes Kinsey finds herself battling a huge and dangerous snake-like river monster with nothing but a magical cloak and a dagger. somehow she survives, and with her sense of adventure awakened, she agrees to travel with Crimson on an incredible journey towards more danger and peril than she could ever imagine. Kinsey must overcome a band of monsters called jagotchies before rescuing the kidnapped leader of the dwarfs and helping save the life of a young troll-like creature, a Shadow-Blood. As she travels closer to the battlefield where the nation’s enemy is gathering his forces, she has to avoid wolf-like creatures called mungas intent on tearing her limb to limb, escape the clutches of the small but deadly bobaho and kill a giant dragon to rescue Crimson from a band of shape-shifters. At every encounter, Kinsey discovers more about the cloak's magic secrets, and surprises herself with her own abilities. But war is looming, and old enemies and warriors are gathering their forces. Has she learned enough to be able to defeat the deadliest enemy of all—the man called the Snake? -
Crime-stopping adventure kids Logan, Meeka, Poet and Ninja-Nate find themselves caught up in a deadly crime ring mystery in the most unexpected place: Meeka’s mansion-like home, where everyone has secrets, even Meeka. When Logan, Ninja-Nate and Poet visit their new friend Meeka in her over-the-top wealthy home, they were expecting some fun and laughter. Instead, Meeka is obviously hiding something. She even acts like she wishes they weren’t there. Meeka has a secret she can’t share, and things turn from bad to desperate when her father ignores her and her problems. Only one person sees the danger everyone is in as the evil mastermind from the kids past closes in on them. But there is nothing they can do to stop him and before too long, Nate is kidnapped. As Nate's life hangs in the balance, Logan, Meeka and Poet know what they must do. Go and rescue Ninja-Nate. No matter what the risk. Even if it means running straight into deadly danger. Who will save them this time? -
The Kingsfort family is exiled royalty, once powerful rulers of an other-world monarchy where connection to the elements equals status, favour and control. Their only son will be the 40th king of Arvalonia when he turns 16. Pity they ‘forgot’ to tell him. Wrenched from Earth, thirteen-year-old Brave Kingsfort lands alone in a wild new world. On the run from a ruthless dictator and torn from everything he knows and loves, his unpredictable talent for connecting to the elements is the least of his worries until he discovers it might be his only way out. Seventeen-year-old True Harboursfort is determined to prove she’s more than her parents’ bargaining chip. When her plans for elemental advancement are sabotaged and the callous decision at the heart of her dysfunctional family is revealed, everything changes. Including herself. Beyond recognition. It’s terrifying. So why does it feel so good? Forced to make an alliance, Brave and True must overcome their families’ lies to trust one another and survive. All the while, deeply guarded mysteries lurk in the shadows, waiting to reshape their world forever. ISBN: 978-1738595570 -
The Adventures of Crimson and the Guardian BOOK TWO: The Return to Deephaven For over two hundred years, no one has dared attempt to enter the Deephaven caves—not since the two-headed, dragon-like tworns viciously attacked the dwarves who lived there and took the caves for their own. But since their overwhelming defeat at the Battle of the Snake, everyone wants to know how many tworns are still alive. And there’s only one way to find out—do what no one has chanced for decades—disregard common-sense and venture inside the caves. Armed with not much more than her dragon-dagger and her courage, Kinsey makes the journey with Crimson, the wise and insightful unicorn, ever beside her. The cave-hating but tworn-ready young dwarf, Anvil Treegrasper, reluctantly joins them. However, ferocious tworns are not the only danger in their path. An unlikely but cunning spell master has one thought on his mind—steal the Pendant of Peace worn around Kinsey’s neck for his own deadly purposes. And he is closer than Kinsey could ever imagine, with a powerful black crystal full of evil enchantments that could destroy them all. -
Logan hadn’t bargained on making friends with a secretive, rich and mysterious family when he’d trespassed onto the private beach by abseiling down a cliff that first morning of school half-term break. But his “be alone” plans are interrupted when he meets the adventurous Meeka and her secretive, mysterious parents. After spending a thrilling day full of adventure and Ferraris, he finally realises the identity of his mysterious new friends—but what’s better, with the help of their friendship, it looks like that elusive sense of belonging is finally within his grasp. Until his older foster brother shatters his hopes for his new friendship. But it’s not just his happiness that is at stake as a mystery unfolds around them. His suspicions of a shipwreck pirates’ smuggling ring turn into reality, putting Meeka and his life, plus the lives of his foster family, at risk. Caught by the ruthless pirates, they are all tied up and held captive, but a bigger shock is still to come, one that will hit Logan the hardest. How can he possibly escape now? -
A baby is missing… When Maryanne Anderson receives a call on a beautiful December morning she has no idea her life is about to change forever. Sitting under the shade of the Jacaranda tree with baby Josh, she feels happy and relaxed. Mikey their dog is wagging his tail and licking Josh’s face, making him giggle. When she hears the phone ring inside the house, she tells Mikey to watch over Josh and runs inside, leaving the door open behind her. But when she returns - Josh is gone. For Detective Inspector Ian Anderson, this case has never been more personal or heartbreaking. Josh is his baby. He and his team launch a massive search, but the trail goes cold. Devastated by the loss of their baby, Ian and Maryanne are plunged into a nightmare of fear and guilt. They blame themselves and each other. Their marriage threatens to crumble as they become obsessed with finding Josh. But Josh is not the first baby to be abducted. Someone knows what’s happening to these babies. Someone who will stop at nothing to keep the truth buried. -
Winkelmann: Images of Early New Zealand
1988 New Zealand Book of the Year Award for Design and Production. Henry Winkelmann’s prize-winning photography took him on yacht cruises around New Zealand; on the 1903 Pacific Parliamentary tour, and solar eclipse expeditions to Flint Island, (1908), Port Davey, Tasmania (1910) and Vavau (1911). In 1881, he and Harold Hudson were stranded for eight months near the equator, after claiming guano covered Jarvis Island for Thomas Henderson of the Henderson and McFarlane Shipping Company. Henry worked for the BNZ around New Zealand; in Levuka, Fiji, and in Sydney. He played and taught the zither, farmed on Great Barrier Island; was an agent on Queen Street Wharf; secretary of the Coastal Steamship Company, and he invested in property around the country. He died in 1931.
Like spiders we spin yarn from deep within
