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New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards 2012

Congratulations to the winners of the 2012 New Zealand Post Book Awards for Children and Young Adults

  • 2012 Book of the Year: Nice Day for a War
  • Picture Book: Rahui (English) and Rahui (Maori Edition)
  • Junior Fiction: Super Finn
  • Young Adult Fiction: Calling the Gods
  • Non-fiction: Zero Hour: Nice Day for a War
  • Best First Book Award: Super Finn
  • Honour Award Picture Book: Shaolin Burning
  • Honour Award Non-fiction: Digging Up the Past
  • Honour Award Junior Fiction: The Travelling Restaurant
  • Honour Award Young Adult Fiction: The Bridge

  • Children's Choice Picture Book: The Cat’s Pyjamas

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Waiting for Later
 

Waiting for Later (Hardback)

By Matthews, Tina

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Even though Nancy is big, one day she feels small. She asks her mum, brother, cousin, aunt and grandfather to play with her. They're all busy and reply, Later. So Nancy climbs a tree in her backyard to wait for later, and imagines playing the games her family doesn't have time ...

ISBN 9781921720055
Published 1 May 2011 by Walker Books Australia
Interest Age 3-6 years
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Digging Up the Past: Archaeology for the Young and Curious
 

Digging Up the Past: Archaeology for the Young and Curious (Hardback)

By Veart, David

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Introduces young and curious readers to the story of New Zealand, from Pacific voyagers to contemporary crime scenes, that archaeologists have discovered. Along the way, readers will learn about what archaeologists actually do, from digging up shell middens to testing ancient DNA ...

ISBN 9781869404659
Published 1 November 2011 by Auckland University Press
Interest Age 4-12 years
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Shaolin Burning: A Graphic Novel
  

Shaolin Burning: A Graphic Novel (Paperback)

By Sang, Ant

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Shaolin Burning is a graphic novel about two very different kung-fu fighters, whose lives intersect as they are offered self-discovery through the wisdom of martial arts, in a masterful interweaving of kung-fu myths and legends.

ISBN 9781869508135
Published 1 February 2011 by HarperCollins
Interest Age Young Adults
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Just Jack
 

Just Jack (Paperback)

By Broadbent, Adele

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Wee Jack Baines is tired of living in his brother's shadow. Unlike his brother Robert, Jack is no good at sports or rabbit-shooting, and is not popular at school. Luckily for him, though, his Uncle Onslow notices that, as well as being short, Jack has a gift with horses: perfect ...

ISBN 9781869508869
Published 1 February 2011 by HarperCollins
Interest Age 4-12 years
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Sacrifice
  

Sacrifice (Trade Paperback/Paperback)

By Orwin, Joanna

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Several generations after volcanic eruptions and tsunamis caused the onset of the Dark, the descendants of the few survivors are struggling to maintain their tenuous communities in swamplands at the far northern end of New Zealand. A gripping quest that pushes the boundaries of e ...

ISBN 9781869509125
Published 6 May 2011 by HarperCollins
Interest Age 13-19 years
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Yes
 

Yes (Paperback)

By Burnside, Deborah

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Marty knows that when his mate Luke attempts to involve him in another crazy venture, it's futile to resist. This time it's the Young Enterprise Scheme. Luke believes it will make them rich and popular, and along the way will capture the heart of his elusive love. Reluctantly Mar ...

ISBN 9781869509255
Published 4 November 2011 by HarperCollins
Interest Age 12-15 years
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Calling the Gods
  

Calling the Gods (Trade Paperback/Paperback)

By Lasenby, Jack

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Banishment is the cruellest punishment, and Selene is being driven out unjustly by her own people. A story of violence, love and courage, of leadership and betrayal, a tale of a young woman's heroic persistence against impossible odds. First person recount. Suggested level: secon ...

ISBN 9781869509484
Published 7 October 2011 by HarperCollins
Interest Age 13-19 years
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Rahui
  

Rahui (Hardback, Maori language ed.)

By Szekely, Chris; Illustrated by Ross, Malcolm

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Maori language edition. This picture book is about cousins' holidays in a rural Maori community having adventures and fun together - playing in the bush, riding horses, fishing, eeling and swimming at the beach. During the holiday, a death leads to a rahui being placed on the bea ...

ISBN 9781869694715
Published 30 September 2011 by Huia Publishers
Interest Age 7-10 years
Language (Maori)
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Kimble Bent: Malcontent
 

Kimble Bent: Malcontent (Paperback)

By Grosz, Chris

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Chris Grosz captures in words and pictures the adventuring life of sailor, soldier, deserter, outlaw and Hau Hau slave, Kimball Bent. After signing up for the Queen's shilling, Bent was sent to New Zealand in the 1860s, on the eve of the tumultuous Taranaki land wars. An act of d ...

ISBN 9781869795160
Published 2 September 2011 by Random House
Interest Age All ages
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The Loblolly Boy and the Sorcerer
 

The Loblolly Boy and the Sorcerer (Paperback)

By Norcliffe, James

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The Loblolly boy wants his old life back and his plight is all the more poignant for his searching. In this stunning junior fiction fantasy sequel to The Loblolly Boy Michael convinces the unhappy boy at the Great Hall to Exchange with him once again, and Michael begins a magical ...

ISBN 9781877460692
Published 8 April 2011 by Random House
Interest Age 10-13 years
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