Joy Cowley and Robyn Belton (illustrator) join forces once again to entertain all ages with Greedy Cat’s latest escapades 
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BronzeBronzeA romantic novel set in Russia during the Second World War. It amazes me how many people died of starvation as well as the German bombings. However love can still survive.
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mrs meeks interviewThis is the coolest book – a love story wrapped in a time travelling mystery!!
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Mysterious, exciting and something that Intermediate kids would love to do themselves. Darren Shan has the pet of all pets….Madame Octa. Who controls who? …and who will want Madame Octa back?
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A great story about a young boy who escapes a miserable life with two old aunts.He heads overseas on a hairraising adventure.
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talkingtalkingThis book was a roller coaster ride with a thrilling conclusion that mirrored my own life.
TThis is an awesome title
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Teachers from the NZ Reading Conference, as well as teachers from the North Otago ICT Lead Teacher group have already had a go at uploading THEIR posts about the books that they have been reading. Watch this space as OIS teachers learn how easy this is tomorrow in a staff meeting workshop!!
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This is a story based on survival. Crashed and alone in a Canada forest a young boy needs to change his city ways and learn new survival skills.
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This is a great book for all NZ children. The imagery is really powerful and has children captivated. There is excitement and adventure that builds to a climatic ending. Read it you will not regret it.
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A very moving story about Nazi Germany and the plight of the Jews. Fast moving and has a twist to the ending.
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