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Recent books from Wanganuihighlib's LibraryThing library
Twilight Special Tenth Anniversary Edition and Twilight Re-Imagined - Life and Death
http://www.librarything.com/work/book/122350484
Wanganuihighlib's review: "Celebrate the tenth anniversary of Twilight! This special double-feature book includes the classic novel, Twilight, and a bold and surprising reimagining, Life and Death, by Stephenie Meyer. Packaged as a hardback 'flip book', this edition features nearly 400 pages of new content as well as exquisite new back cover art. Readers will relish experiencing the deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful love story of Bella and Edward through fresh eyes. Twilight has enraptured millions of readers since its first publication in 2005 and has become a modern classic, redefining genres within young adult literature and inspiring a phenomenon that has had readers yearning for more. The novel was a Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller, a Time magazine Best Young Adult Book of All Time, an NPR Best-Ever Teen Novel, and a New York Times Editor's Choice. The Twilight Saga, which also includes New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn, The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella, and The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide, has sold nearly 155 million copies worldwide."
Wed, 14 Oct 2015 22:50:52 -0400Macbeth by Martin Powell
http://www.librarything.com/work/book/122350225
Wed, 14 Oct 2015 22:47:35 -0400
Unbreakable spirit : facing the challenge of cancer in New Zealand by Karen McMillan
http://www.librarything.com/work/book/122349075
Wanganuihighlib's review: "From http://www.karenm.co.nz/
This book is Karen McMillan's response to her involvement with cancer. It is the book she wished she had had while coping with her parents' illnesses and subsequent death. Karen McMillan has continued to work as a Hospice volunteer and to seek knowledge and understanding of cancer and how it affects other people and other families. Unbreakable Spirit tells her family's story and records the experience of 20 people (aged between two and 80) facing cancer - people from all walks of life, with different cancers, treatments, attitudes and backgrounds - some who have survived and others who are terminally ill. There are also stories from families who share how they coped with the death of a loved one, hospice workers, an oncologist, and a GP and counsellor. As well as the physical challenges, people talk about their emotions and spirituality, the impact cancer has on family and friends, their dreams and aspirations. People talk candidly about how their relationships are affected by cancer. For some there is financial insecurity and the loss of their career. For others it is the beginning of a new stage in life. Insightful and inspirational, Unbreakable Spirit will help anyone facing cancer - and their family and friends. Through the wide range of stories they will see that there are many ways of living with cancer. The information provided by the medical practitioners, cancer nurses and hospice workers who have contributed will help demystify the strange new world that a patient and their families are thrown into. Previously an award-winning freelance designer, three years ago she traded a successful career in fashion for working in book publishing. She is a prolific writer who has had a variety of articles and short stories published."
Wed, 14 Oct 2015 21:53:45 -0400Eco Houses by Loft Publications
http://www.librarything.com/work/book/122349067
Wed, 14 Oct 2015 21:53:12 -0400When Mr Dog Bites by Brian Conaghan
http://www.librarything.com/work/book/120943262
Thu, 20 Aug 2015 22:20:23 -0400
To this day : for the bullied and the beautiful by Shane.L. Koyczan
http://www.librarything.com/work/book/120943199
Wanganuihighlib's review: "From acclaimed spoken-word poet Shane Koyczan, the rallying cry against bullying that became a viral video viewed over 12 million times.
I'm not the only kid who grew up this way surrounded by people who used to say that rhyme about sticks and stones as if broken bones hurt more than the names we got called.
Now a dazzling illustrated book featuring the work of thirty artists from around the world, To This Day is a powerful expression of the lasting effects of bullying, and the inner strength that allows people to move beyond it. With a heartfelt personal preface by Shane, this extraordinary poem will resonate with anyone who has experienced bullying, whether as a victim, observer or participant.
Source:https://childrensbookshop.circlesoft.net/products/815101?barcode=9781925081510&title=ToThisDay"
Thu, 20 Aug 2015 22:15:07 -0400Solitaire by Alice Oseman
http://www.librarything.com/work/book/119991601
Wed, 15 Jul 2015 23:13:41 -0400
Canterbury Quake : Christchurch, 2010-11 by Desna Wallace
http://www.librarything.com/work/book/119991554
Wanganuihighlib's review: "Anyone would think Maddy's world had crumbled when she didn't get a cell phone for her eleventh birthday. But Maddy soon has far more important things to worry about. In the dark of night, with a terrifying rumble and a deafening roar, the world turns upside down! Suddenly, words like 'liquefaction', 'aftershocks' and 'state of emergency' bubble to the surface of her vocabulary. As Maddy navigates the bumps and crashes of life after the big quakes, she discovers how strong family ties can be, and finds friendship in the most unlikely of places.
About the Author
Desna Wallace is a school librarian in Christchurch who is passionate about children's books. After Desna left school she spent a number of years travelling overseas before coming back to New Zealand to raise her family. Desna takes any chance she can to read children's and young adult books. Reading, she believes, is one of the best ways to improve your own writing. Desna has had a number of plays, poems and stories published in the School Journal, but this is her first novel.
EAN: 9781775431824
ISBN: 1775431827
Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand"
Wed, 15 Jul 2015 23:07:58 -0400The book of Hat by Harriet Rowland
http://www.librarything.com/work/book/119991486
Wed, 15 Jul 2015 23:00:22 -0400Go set a watchman by Harper Lee
http://www.librarything.com/work/book/119991471
Wed, 15 Jul 2015 22:58:42 -0400The rain by Virginia Bergin
http://www.librarything.com/work/book/118715979
Wed, 27 May 2015 19:41:52 -0400
Off loading with Sonny Bill Williams by David Riley
http://www.librarything.com/work/book/118715917
Wanganuihighlib's review: "Publisher's blurb: Off Loading with Sonny Bill Williams is the incredible story of how a determined and humble young man became a champion in three different sports...and one of the most sought after athletes in the world! Learn how Sonny did it and how you can achieve your dreams through hard work too."
Wed, 27 May 2015 19:36:55 -0400
Murder of crows : a novel of the Others by Anne Bishop
http://www.librarything.com/work/book/118715875
Wanganuihighlib's review: "Publisher's blurb:The second book in New York Times bestselling author Anne Bishop's world of the Others series - where supernatural entities and humans struggle to coexist and one woman has begun to change all the rules.... After winning the trust of the terra indigene residing in the Lakeside Courtyard, Meg Corbyn has had trouble figuring out what it means to live among them. As a human, Meg should be barely tolerated prey, but her abilities as a cassandra sangue make her something more. the appearance of two addictive drugs has sparked violence between the humans and the Others, resulting in the murders of both species in nearby cities. So when Meg has a dream about blood and black feathers in the snow, Simon Wolfgard - Lakeside's shape-shifting leader - wonders whether their blood prophet dreamed of a past attack or of a future threat. As the urge to speak prophecies strikes Meg more frequently, trouble finds its way inside the Courtyard. Now the Others and the handful of humans residing there must work together to stop the man bent on reclaiming their blood prophet-and stop the danger that threatens to destroy them all."
Wed, 27 May 2015 19:33:26 -0400Lorde : your heroine by Marc Shapiro
http://www.librarything.com/work/book/118715842
Wanganuihighlib's review: "Publisher's blurb: The unauthorised biography of the New Zealand teen superstar Lorde, by a New York Times bestselling author.
Description
New Zealander newcomer Lorde released her debut album, Pure Heroine, in September 2013. It reached the top of the albums charts, and the lead single 'Royals' won two Grammy Awards in 2014.
Lorde is a performer with a style that's both haunting and enticing, and she's as famous for her frankness and intelligence as she is for her unique and powerfully intriguing sound. Called the voice of her generation, Lorde's achievements are all the more amazing because of her young age. Signed by Universal at the age of thirteen, she's wowed the world with her vocal prowess and captivating stage presence, and her songs have won awards around the world -- all by the age of seventeen."
Wed, 27 May 2015 19:30:26 -0400The boyfriend dilemma by Fiona Foden
http://www.librarything.com/work/book/116699427
Wanganuihighlib's review: "Two girls...one guy...things could get complicated! Zoe and Layla have been friends all their lives, despite being very different, and have never had secrets from each other. Then Layla's big brother Kyle brings home a new friend from school and everything changes. Both Layla and Zoe fall for the mysterious new boy despite the fact that he might not be all that he seems. And despite the fact that the boys who are right for them have been in their lives all along. Will they let a boy scupper their friendship? Told in alternating voices, this is a dreamy, hugely enjoyable and romantic read."
Tue, 03 Mar 2015 16:06:34 -0500State of grace by H. Badger
http://www.librarything.com/work/book/116699347
Wanganuihighlib's review: "Ever since she was created, Wren has lived in an idyllic garden with her friends. Wren's deity Dot ensures the trees are laden with fruit and the water in the lagoon is crystal clear. Wren and her friends have everything they could possibly need right there, in Dot's Paradise. If only Wren could stop the strange, disturbing visions she's started having. Do these visions make her less worthy of Dot's love? And what does Blaze, the most beautiful and mysterious of Dot's creations, know about what's going on in Wren's head? Wren is desperate to feel Dot's love, just like everyone else. But that's harder than ever when a creation she's never met before arrives in the garden. He claims to be from outside and brings with him words and ideas that make Wren's brain hurt. Gradually Wren and Blaze uncover the truth: they're part of a clinical trial of an ominous drug called Grace. And as she deals with this disturbing knowledge, Wren confronts a horrific secret from her past. Now she must decide whether to return to the comforting delusion of faith or fight for the right to face the very ugly truth."
Tue, 03 Mar 2015 16:04:30 -0500The Giver by Lois Lowry
http://www.librarything.com/work/book/116699259
Wanganuihighlib's review: "The Giver is a morally driven and interesting story about a young boy called Jonas who lives in a society free of crime and sadness. At the age of 12, children are assigned their jobs, which they will train for and do for the rest of their lives. Everything is chosen; from your parents to your partner. Jonas stands apart from the community when he is chosen to become the new "Memory Keeper". Society has been kept free of all the negative aspects of life because for as long as it has been formed, there has been someone who holds all the bad and good memories of the past within them. This is both bad and good for the inhabitants because, although they are protected from harm, they are also not exposed to the wonderful aspects of life.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book because, even though it is supposed to be more of a children's book than young adult, the storyline is complex enough to hold the attention of older readers. I really enjoyed Jonas as a character because his character development from a scared boy, to someone willing to risk his future to save the community, is enjoyable to follow. This book shows the path of growing up; at first we are scared to accept that there are new responsibilities, but as we slowly get used to it we want to move more and more away from childhood."
Tue, 03 Mar 2015 16:00:33 -0500100 Top Games Apps (Made Easy) by Chris Smith
http://www.librarything.com/work/book/116699257
Tue, 03 Mar 2015 16:00:20 -0500
Hyperbole and a Half Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened by Allie Brosh
http://www.librarything.com/work/book/115892973
Thu, 29 Jan 2015 20:26:06 -0500
How to be a Space Explorer: Your Out-of-This-World Adventure by Lonely Planet
http://www.librarything.com/work/book/115892969
Thu, 29 Jan 2015 20:25:34 -0500
Wanganuihighlib's review: "Celebrate the tenth anniversary of Twilight! This special double-feature book includes the classic novel, Twilight, and a bold and surprising reimagining, Life and Death, by Stephenie Meyer. Packaged as a hardback 'flip book', this edition features nearly 400 pages of new content as well as exquisite new back cover art. Readers will relish experiencing the deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful love story of Bella and Edward through fresh eyes. Twilight has enraptured millions of readers since its first publication in 2005 and has become a modern classic, redefining genres within young adult literature and inspiring a phenomenon that has had readers yearning for more. The novel was a Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller, a Time magazine Best Young Adult Book of All Time, an NPR Best-Ever Teen Novel, and a New York Times Editor's Choice. The Twilight Saga, which also includes New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn, The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella, and The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide, has sold nearly 155 million copies worldwide."
Wanganuihighlib's review: "From http://www.karenm.co.nz/
This book is Karen McMillan's response to her involvement with cancer. It is the book she wished she had had while coping with her parents' illnesses and subsequent death. Karen McMillan has continued to work as a Hospice volunteer and to seek knowledge and understanding of cancer and how it affects other people and other families. Unbreakable Spirit tells her family's story and records the experience of 20 people (aged between two and 80) facing cancer - people from all walks of life, with different cancers, treatments, attitudes and backgrounds - some who have survived and others who are terminally ill. There are also stories from families who share how they coped with the death of a loved one, hospice workers, an oncologist, and a GP and counsellor. As well as the physical challenges, people talk about their emotions and spirituality, the impact cancer has on family and friends, their dreams and aspirations. People talk candidly about how their relationships are affected by cancer. For some there is financial insecurity and the loss of their career. For others it is the beginning of a new stage in life. Insightful and inspirational, Unbreakable Spirit will help anyone facing cancer - and their family and friends. Through the wide range of stories they will see that there are many ways of living with cancer. The information provided by the medical practitioners, cancer nurses and hospice workers who have contributed will help demystify the strange new world that a patient and their families are thrown into. Previously an award-winning freelance designer, three years ago she traded a successful career in fashion for working in book publishing. She is a prolific writer who has had a variety of articles and short stories published."
Wanganuihighlib's review: "From acclaimed spoken-word poet Shane Koyczan, the rallying cry against bullying that became a viral video viewed over 12 million times.
I'm not the only kid who grew up this way surrounded by people who used to say that rhyme about sticks and stones as if broken bones hurt more than the names we got called.
Now a dazzling illustrated book featuring the work of thirty artists from around the world, To This Day is a powerful expression of the lasting effects of bullying, and the inner strength that allows people to move beyond it. With a heartfelt personal preface by Shane, this extraordinary poem will resonate with anyone who has experienced bullying, whether as a victim, observer or participant.
Source:https://childrensbookshop.circlesoft.net/products/815101?barcode=9781925081510&title=ToThisDay"
Wanganuihighlib's review: "Anyone would think Maddy's world had crumbled when she didn't get a cell phone for her eleventh birthday. But Maddy soon has far more important things to worry about. In the dark of night, with a terrifying rumble and a deafening roar, the world turns upside down! Suddenly, words like 'liquefaction', 'aftershocks' and 'state of emergency' bubble to the surface of her vocabulary. As Maddy navigates the bumps and crashes of life after the big quakes, she discovers how strong family ties can be, and finds friendship in the most unlikely of places.
About the Author
Desna Wallace is a school librarian in Christchurch who is passionate about children's books. After Desna left school she spent a number of years travelling overseas before coming back to New Zealand to raise her family. Desna takes any chance she can to read children's and young adult books. Reading, she believes, is one of the best ways to improve your own writing. Desna has had a number of plays, poems and stories published in the School Journal, but this is her first novel.
EAN: 9781775431824
ISBN: 1775431827
Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand"
Wanganuihighlib's review: "Publisher's blurb: Off Loading with Sonny Bill Williams is the incredible story of how a determined and humble young man became a champion in three different sports...and one of the most sought after athletes in the world! Learn how Sonny did it and how you can achieve your dreams through hard work too."
Wanganuihighlib's review: "Publisher's blurb:The second book in New York Times bestselling author Anne Bishop's world of the Others series - where supernatural entities and humans struggle to coexist and one woman has begun to change all the rules.... After winning the trust of the terra indigene residing in the Lakeside Courtyard, Meg Corbyn has had trouble figuring out what it means to live among them. As a human, Meg should be barely tolerated prey, but her abilities as a cassandra sangue make her something more. the appearance of two addictive drugs has sparked violence between the humans and the Others, resulting in the murders of both species in nearby cities. So when Meg has a dream about blood and black feathers in the snow, Simon Wolfgard - Lakeside's shape-shifting leader - wonders whether their blood prophet dreamed of a past attack or of a future threat. As the urge to speak prophecies strikes Meg more frequently, trouble finds its way inside the Courtyard. Now the Others and the handful of humans residing there must work together to stop the man bent on reclaiming their blood prophet-and stop the danger that threatens to destroy them all."
Wanganuihighlib's review: "Publisher's blurb: The unauthorised biography of the New Zealand teen superstar Lorde, by a New York Times bestselling author.
Description
New Zealander newcomer Lorde released her debut album, Pure Heroine, in September 2013. It reached the top of the albums charts, and the lead single 'Royals' won two Grammy Awards in 2014.
Lorde is a performer with a style that's both haunting and enticing, and she's as famous for her frankness and intelligence as she is for her unique and powerfully intriguing sound. Called the voice of her generation, Lorde's achievements are all the more amazing because of her young age. Signed by Universal at the age of thirteen, she's wowed the world with her vocal prowess and captivating stage presence, and her songs have won awards around the world -- all by the age of seventeen."
Wanganuihighlib's review: "Two girls...one guy...things could get complicated! Zoe and Layla have been friends all their lives, despite being very different, and have never had secrets from each other. Then Layla's big brother Kyle brings home a new friend from school and everything changes. Both Layla and Zoe fall for the mysterious new boy despite the fact that he might not be all that he seems. And despite the fact that the boys who are right for them have been in their lives all along. Will they let a boy scupper their friendship? Told in alternating voices, this is a dreamy, hugely enjoyable and romantic read."
Wanganuihighlib's review: "Ever since she was created, Wren has lived in an idyllic garden with her friends. Wren's deity Dot ensures the trees are laden with fruit and the water in the lagoon is crystal clear. Wren and her friends have everything they could possibly need right there, in Dot's Paradise. If only Wren could stop the strange, disturbing visions she's started having. Do these visions make her less worthy of Dot's love? And what does Blaze, the most beautiful and mysterious of Dot's creations, know about what's going on in Wren's head? Wren is desperate to feel Dot's love, just like everyone else. But that's harder than ever when a creation she's never met before arrives in the garden. He claims to be from outside and brings with him words and ideas that make Wren's brain hurt. Gradually Wren and Blaze uncover the truth: they're part of a clinical trial of an ominous drug called Grace. And as she deals with this disturbing knowledge, Wren confronts a horrific secret from her past. Now she must decide whether to return to the comforting delusion of faith or fight for the right to face the very ugly truth."
Wanganuihighlib's review: "The Giver is a morally driven and interesting story about a young boy called Jonas who lives in a society free of crime and sadness. At the age of 12, children are assigned their jobs, which they will train for and do for the rest of their lives. Everything is chosen; from your parents to your partner. Jonas stands apart from the community when he is chosen to become the new "Memory Keeper". Society has been kept free of all the negative aspects of life because for as long as it has been formed, there has been someone who holds all the bad and good memories of the past within them. This is both bad and good for the inhabitants because, although they are protected from harm, they are also not exposed to the wonderful aspects of life.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book because, even though it is supposed to be more of a children's book than young adult, the storyline is complex enough to hold the attention of older readers. I really enjoyed Jonas as a character because his character development from a scared boy, to someone willing to risk his future to save the community, is enjoyable to follow. This book shows the path of growing up; at first we are scared to accept that there are new responsibilities, but as we slowly get used to it we want to move more and more away from childhood."
