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A Prayer for Blue Delaney by Kirsty Murray
$18.99 NZD
Category: Children & Young Adult | Series: Children of the Wind Ser.
A Prayer for Blue Delaney follows the outback adventures of orphaned Colm, who runs away from the cruelties of Bindoon Boys' Home and goes in search of a family of his own. Set in the 1950s.
Becoming Billy Dare by Kirsty Murray
$18.99 NZD
Category: Children & Young Adult | Series: Children of the Wind S.
The second of the Children of the Wind novels, <i>Becoming Billy Dare</i> follows the life of Paddy, a feisty Irish boy who on his mother's death decides to stow away on a ship bound for Australia and make a place for himself in the new world of 1890s Melbourne. <br><br>The Child ...Show more
Bridie's Fire by Kirsty Murray
$19.99 NZD
Category: Children & Young Adult | Series: Children of the Wind
The first of four true-to-life historical adventures, this is a compelling story about a fiery Irish girl who leaves Ireland when her parents die in the potato famine, to make a life for herself in goldrush Australia.
Eat the Sky, Drink the Ocean by Kirsty Murray, Payal Dhar, Anita Roy
$21.99 NZD
Category: Children & Young Adult
Be transported into dystopian cities and other-worldly societies. Be amazed and beguiled by a nursery story with a reverse twist, a futuristic take on TV cooking shows, a playscript with tentacles - and more, much more. Plunge in and enjoy! A collection of sci-fi and fantasy writing, including six gr ...Show more
India Dark by Kirsty Murray
$21.99 NZD
Category: Children & Young Adult
Madras 1910. A troupe of child performers are stranded, having staged a strike against their manager. Their fate now depends on the outcome of a court case, and an alliance with gentlemen of the British Raj. Based on a true story, India Dark recreates shifting friendships and loyalties and the clash of ...Show more
Kids Who Did: Real kids who ruled, rebelled, survived and thrived by Kirsty Murray
$19.99 NZD
Category: No Category | Reading Level: 8+
A collection of true stories about kids and courage. Ordinary kids doing extraordinary things. Extraordinary kids trying to live ordinary lives. Real kids doing it tough. When the future looks dark, courageous kids bring light and hope into the world. Forty true stories celebrate kids who have proteste ...Show more
Secret Life of Maeve Lee Kwong (#4 Children of the Wind) by Kirsty Murray
$18.99 NZD
Category: Children & Young Adult
Sent to live with her strict Chinese grandparents and uncertain of her future and where she belongs, Maeve fights to cling to her earlier life and find her true self. Her journey takes her from Sydney to Surfers Paradise, from Hong Kong to Ireland. A heart-warming novel about families and friendships. A ...Show more
The Clever Cats Book Club (Aussie Bites) by Kirsty Murray
$15.99 NZD
Category: Childrens Books | Series: Aussie Bites
Alice loves reading more than anything, and she is proud to be the 'biggest reader' in her school. Then Sophie Smith turns up. Sophie is the daughter of the new school librarian, and she's an even bigger reader than Alice. With her more mature knowledge of books, she shakes Alice's confidence in her own ...Show more
The Four Seasons of Lucy McKenzie by Kirsty Murray
$14.99 NZD
Category: Children & Young Adult
A gripping time-slip adventure set in a hidden valley. 11-year-old Lucy travels across the river of time to fight fires, battle floodwaters and discover the meaning of true friendship. 'Enchanting, exciting, and shimmering with magic, this is a gorgeous adventure from a master story-teller. I wanted to ...Show more
Vulture's Gate by Kirsty Murray
$19.99 NZD
Category: Children & Young Adult | Reading Level: 12-14
One girl - could she be the last girl alive? One boy, pursued by reckless men who have kidnapped him from his fathers. Bo and Callum go in search of a safe haven, a place to call home. But where can they turn and who can they trust? When every stranger is a threat, does their only hope lie in reaching V ...Show more
When Billy Was a Dog by Kirsty Murray
$24.99 NZD
Category: No Category | Reading Level: Early Childhood
If you can't have a puppy, maybe the next best thing is to be a puppy. 'Can I please, please, please have a dog?' asked Billy.'Would you walk it every day and wash it if it got dirty?''I would, I promise!' said Billy.Billy wants a dog. He really really really wants one.Billy's parents aren't so sure. So ...Show more
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