Book Releases

John Flanagan makes a spectacular return to the New York Times bestselling world of Ranger’s Apprentice with the revelation of a conspiracy that could end the Kingdom! When you’re a Ranger who happens to be royalty, stopping treason isn’t just part of the job – it’s personal. Most of the

John Flanagan gets spooky in the latest adventure in the New York Times bestselling Ranger’s Apprentice The Royal Ranger series! Will and Maddie are sent to the neighbouring kingdom of Celtica to investigate reports of terrifying direwolves, an ancient species thought to be extinct. What they discover is even more

King Duncan and Princess Cassandra are trapped high in the south tower of Castle Araluen. In the north, Sir Horace and Ranger Commandant Gilan are besieged in an old hill fort, as they wait for the Red Fox Clan’s next attack. Ranger’s apprentice Maddie must find the Heron brotherband and

From global bestseller and creator of Jack Reacher, comes Lee Child’s first-ever autobiographical collection. On Monday September 5th, 1994, at home, at the dining room table, I sat down to write. An hour later, I gave the first chapter to my wife. I asked, “Should I continue?” “Yes,” she said.

A love-story gem from the bestselling author of A Spool of Blue Thread From the bestselling author of A Spool of Blue Thread: an offbeat love story about mis-steps, second chances and the elusive art of human connection. A great read Micah Mortimer isn’t the most polished person you’ll ever

A quote a day for a year from bestselling psychic medium Kelvin Cruickshank. Daily life is full of challenges, but with the power of a positive attitude it’s amazing how much you can overcome and achieve. Psychic medium Kelvin Cruickshank shares 365 inspiring thoughts – one for every day of

When it comes to relishes, chutneys and pickles, Rowan Bishop is the queen! Due to the huge success of her 2013 book, here is a larger, expanded edition that offers a condiment for every occasion. • Preserving fresh, seasonal produce is an age-old practice that has undergone something of a

New ways to use old materials, spaces and buildings, by the author of Small House Living An on-trend home design book, featuring an inspiring array of homes that have made good use of recycled and upcycled materials, structures, spaces and furnishings. Included in the mix are industrial and farm buildings

Written in te reo Māori and translated by the author, Rere Atu Taku Poi! is a beautifully illustrated story about gender fluidity in a school setting. Rangi loves doing haka but performing poi is his favourite — even though his classmates say it’s just for girls. When the lead poi

New work from the master of the short story and author of the story ‘Coming Home in the Dark’ made into a major feature film. ‘Whenever I think of coming to punish my father, it’s always in a strong wind, and that’s blowing now as I drive up the long,

Action & Adventure / Fantasy & Science Fiction / Science Fiction All bets are off in this third and final book in the epic New York Times bestselling Lorien Legacies Reborn series! After the battle in Switzerland, the Fugitive Six find their loyalties torn, splitting them into two factions. Taylor,

A melodious counting picture book bursting with troublesome tūī, perfect to read aloud! The familiar antics of one of New Zealand’s favourite native birds have been captured by award-winning picture book creators Elena de Roo and Paul Beavis. SQUAWK! Things are getting loud! The kōwhai branch is bending … what

Brilliant tricks to bamboozle grown-ups! Prepare yourself to bamboozle and bewitch with Matilda and her brain-bending book of tricks and mysteries in the making! Matilda Wormwood is a genius – her brain fizzes and bubbles with brilliance. She outwits her gruesome parents, and even her terrifying head teacher, the monstrous

A marvellous menagerie of animal poems for children by New Zealand’s best writers – some of them children – selected by star New Zealand poet Paula Green and adorably illustrated by Jenny Cooper. In between the covers of this book you will meet creatures large and small. They might pad,

What New Zealand child is not delighted by a rockpool at low tide, with its colourful, fascinating array of creatures, some still, some flitting about?  Rock Pools is a book designed to enhance this experience, with each page presenting an intriguing glimpse into the creatures that inhabit these low-tide wonderlands. 

Everything looks so small from up here,’ said Rona. ‘I know,’ Whaea beamed. ‘Even the reasons we felt angry seem so little’ The beloved myth of Rona and the Moon comes to 21st-century Aotearoa in English and Māori in Tim Tipene’s sensitive telling, strikingly illustrated by Tai Tokerau artist Theresa

This delightful new story features new character Rose Rivers, set in the bestselling and much-loved Victorian world of Hetty Feather. Beautifully illustrated by Nick Sharratt. Rose Rivers lives in a beautiful house with her artist father, her difficult, fragile mother and her many siblings. She has everything money can buy

New Zealand friends Pukeko, Kiwi and Hoiho go on a journey. Join them in their waka, preform actions and sing along while you row, row, row. Includes CD of the song version of the story in both English and te reo Maori, so children and their parents can sing along

Beloved characters Rowley Jefferson and Greg Heffley are reimagined in an epic quest by internationally bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Jeff Kinney. Adventure awaits! From the imagination of Rowley Jefferson comes an adventure of epic proportions. Join Roland and his best friend, Garg the Barbarian,

Scare yourself silly with Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories by Jeff Kinney, the #1 international bestselling author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid! Grab a flashlight, crawl under the covers, and dive into the twisted, unexpectedly hilarious world of Rowley Jefferson’s imagination. You’ll meet zombies, vampires, ghosts, and much more in

SCARE YOURSELF SILLY WITH THIS SPECIAL EDITION OF THE #1 BESTSELLER! Grab a flashlight, crawl under the covers, and dive into the twisted, unexpectedly hilarious world of Rowley Jefferson’s imagination. You’ll meet zombies, vampires, ghosts, and much more in these comically terrifying tales. Rowley’s spooky stories might leave you laughing,

Ruby and the Pen is the story of a 12-year-old, cartoon-drawing girl who buys a pen from a mysterious market stall. She soon learns that the pen has a magical power: whatever she draws, happens! Initially the pen protects Ruby from the meanest girls at her new school, but over

The saying ‘as quiet as a mouse’ does NOT apply to Ruby Loud Mouse. Ruby finds it super tricky to stay SILENT in movies, to WHISPER in the library, or to keep QUIET on the school trip to the marae. In fact, Ruby is SO LOUD everyone is always telling

A look inside New Zealand’s government – By Maria Gill Running the Country has been completely updated to include a full overview of the 2017 election and explains in a very easy and user-friendly style how MMP impacted the way our current Government was formed. Award winning New Zealand author

The discovery of gold in New Zealand in the 1800s led thousands of people to rush to overnight tent towns set among isolated mountains and rivers. In the north, vast forests of giant kauri trees cloaked the land. Yet now only a tiny fraction of the trees survive in threatened

A wide world of Mediterranean salads, with more than 90 healthy recipes celebrating the classic flavours of Greece, Italy, Türkiye and beyond. Salata evokes the Mediterranean with delicious and nourishing salads that are meals in their own right. The stunning recipes in this book champion seasonal produce and draw on

One week in Cape Cod. The perfect family holiday. What could possibly go wrong…? From the author of We All Want Impossible Things, a raucously funny novel with an unexpected punch about being ‘sandwiched’ between growing children and ageing parents and the power of change. The joyful summer read, perfect

Who would believe it? Santa and Red Pants Boy are sitting together for tea. But as well as festive cheer, Santa brings a problem: his bum is ill-fitting from all of the sitting! Can our hero and his family help Santa get his bum back in shape in time for

The true story of Wānanga, a kea from Arthur’s Pass that was poisoned by lead. Taken to an animal hospital in Christchurch, he recovered after treatment and happily returned to his home in the mountains. Kea are the world’s only alpine parrot, highly intelligent and famous for their cheeky, often

The whiskers-bristling, high-speed adventure of crotchety Scarface Claw is now available for our youngest fans of Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary and Friends A durable board book edition of crotchety Scarface Claw’s latest whiskers-bristling adventure by Lynley Dodd It is a peaceful morning and Scarface Claw is happily snoozing in a

Look behind the curtain and meet the engineers, resistance fighters, spies, physicists and more who committed incredible acts of heroism amidst the chaos and danger of WWII. From the priest who hid thousands of POWs and Jews in the Vatican, to the Antipodean servicewoman who led a formidable Resistance group,

Recipes for crazy-delicious condiments + easy meals to bring them to life Unbelievably delicious dressings, chilli sauces, sambals and flavour bombs, as well as all the dishes to dollop them on and baste them in, from star chef and James Beard award-winner. Maybe you’re an accomplished cook. Maybe you’re pretty

A story in the Arctic from the world of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust by master storyteller, Philip Pullman and illustrated by Tom Duxbury. ‘Lyra Silvertongue, you’re very welcome . . . Yes, I know your new name. Serafina Pekkala told me everything about your exploits’ Lyra

An entertaining celebration of sustainable fashion, buying well and finding your style in the twenty-first century. Curriculum subjects: Industrial chemistry & manufacturing Lifestyle Memoirs The environment ‘The point of this book is to explore my ideas for sartorial satisfaction, to tell the stories associated with my love of clothes and

Shipwrecks litter the coasts and reefs of New Zealand. Disasters at sea are no longer the regular occurrence that led to drowning being known as ‘the New Zealand death’, yet recent wrecks like the Rena show that perils persist. This keenly priced, jacketed hardback retells the voyages of ships doomed

Shoe Trouble is the story of a little girl named Eleanor who keeps forgetting her shoes at school. On Monday she forgets her shoes. Tuesday she forgets her gumboots. Wednesday she forgets her sandals. Thursday she forgets her slippers, but on Friday she has remembered to collect them all to

The seventh book in an exciting junior fiction series inspired by true stories from the Wilson Sisters’ childhoods. The race is on . . . will Vicki find a NEW champion? In the seventh Showtym Adventure, it’s a race against time for Vicki to find and train a brand new

In the fifth Showtym Adventure, Kelly’s new pony is gorgeous, talented and a whole world of trouble. Will he overcome his problems to reach his potential? With Cameo sold to upgrade their family horse truck, 11-year-old Kelly has to find a new pony for just a fraction of the cost.

The fourth book in an exciting new junior fiction series inspired by true stories from the Wilson Sisters’ childhoods. Diamonds in the rough — will these unwanted ponies find love? Seven-year-old Amanda Wilson dreams of training her own wild pony, just as her sisters have done. Then comes the chance

The eighth and final book in a bestselling junior fiction series inspired by true stories from the Wilson Sisters’ childhoods. It’s their greatest adventure yet — a road trip in search of ponies! In this exciting conclusion to the bestselling Showtym Adventures series, Amanda, Kelly and Vicki go on a