Recommended books to read

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	When the War Came Home (NZ) Sarah Ell Scholastic It is November 1918. Thirteen year old Jimmy Kavanagh is a messenger boy for an Auckland Shipping Company. World War One has recently ended and Jimmy's Uncle Rory, a returned soldier, is living with the family. The excitement of the Armistice celebrations is somewhat overshadowed by the rapidly spreading flu epidemic. When Jimmy's aunt and uncle in Te Kuiti are affected by the flu, Jimmy's mother and younger siblings leave Auckland to help run the farm. Jimmy remains in Auckland with his decidedly odd Uncle - a man who has been affected psychologically by his war experiences. An authentic read with believable characters which charts a significant time in our local history.
	Boy Overboard Morris Gleitzman Puffin Jamal loves soccer and fantasises playing for Manchester United. But Jamal's soccer games are not played on a well cared for soccer ground, they are played in the ruined lands of Afghanistan amidst wrecked tanks and the threat of unexploded mines. When Jamal's mother's secret school is discovered by the authorities the family has to flee. The family's journey to freedom is perilous and gruelling. Finally they arrive, they believe, in Australia, but on Government orders they have been taken to a Pacific Island. A thought provoking, humorous novel about the plight of many refugees.
	Journey to Tangiwai (NZ) David Hill Scholastic Thirteen year old Peter Cotterill begins a diary on January 1st 1953 - not because he particularly wants to but because his Great-Aunt Ethel gave the diary to him for his birthday, and he knows his mum will keep a check on whether he is keeping it or not. It is a big year for Peter - the start of High School, his first girlfriend, planning and preparing for the national Scout Jamboree at the end of the year. It was a big year for New Zealand - Hillary and Tenzing conquered Everest and the young Queen Elizabeth and her husband toured the country for most of the summer (1953-1954) On December 24th Peter and his scouting mates boarded the steam train heading for Jamboree. Four days later he and many others are lying injured in the Waiouru military hospital after a fatal train crash caused by a lahar from Mt Ruapehu's crater lake buried the railway tracks. Includes historical notes and photos from the period. This is the first title in the New Zealand 'My Story' series.
	How to Train Your Parents Pete Johnson Corgi Yearling Twelve year old Louis is none too impressed when the family has to move to London because of his father's new job and he is sent to a posh new school that is incredibly swotty. What is he to do ? - he is an average kid now in a school where grades are everything and his mother has removed his beloved telly from his bedroom. Enter Maddy. Maddy's parents used to be as obsessive about her homework as Louis' parents but now she has them trained! A humorous, light hearted novel about a boy wanting his freedom and finding out a few things about his own abilities along the way.
	The Giver Lois Lowry Collins December is looming and Jonas is waiting, somewhat apprehensively, about the forthcoming 'Ceremony of Twelve'. It is the future - there is no war, no hunger, no pain. People live in carefully controlled and regimented communities. All their behaviours are dictated by certain ages. At the 'Ceremony of Twelve' young people are assigned their adult jobs, their childhood is officially over and they begin their intense training. Jonas waits nervously with the other Elevens, only to be missed by the Chief Elder - what could he possibly have done wrong? To everyone's surprise Jonas has been selected to be the next Receiver of Memories - a position of huge honour, but also one of great pain and isolation. There is one custom that particularly intrigues Jonas and he requests to view a 'Release'. A person is 'Released', sent from the community, when they do not fit in or repeatedly break the rules. Where do they go? Jonas is horrified when he learns the truth. This 'Modern Classic' includes a post-script from the author - a fascinating insight into the power of this novel internationally.
	Grommet Saves The World (Aussie Chomps) James Moloney Puffin Thirteen year-old Charles 'Grommet' Gromley is caught by the security guards of 'Scream World' switching signs on several of the rides. Fed up with the increasing frequency of sabotage at the theme park, the owner, Mrs Walters, is prepared to keep the police out of the situation as long as Grommet agrees to become an undercover agent for her. But being an undercover agent has its dangers and Grommet doesn't know who to trust. Who is it that is tampering with the rides and threatening the safety of the customers as well as Mrs Walter's business? Aussie Chomps are a new series aimed at reluctant older readers.
	Rowan of Rin Emily Rodda Scholastic Rowan is a timid weakling, a disappointing child who has been given the easy task of herding the bukshah. When the stream that feeds the village of Rin dries to a mere trickle and the lives of the bukshah are threatened the six strongest villagers must brave the dangerous mountains in an attempt to solve the problem. But first they must consult with Sheba, the Wise Woman, and it is she who sees more to Rowan, who becomes the reluctant seventh member of the party. A marvellous fantasy from an award winning author. Followed by Rowan and the Travellers, Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal, Rowan and the Zebak and the recently released fifth volume, Rowan of the Bukshah.

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