Book Reviews


Exploits of deer-cull chopper boy
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
Recreational hunter Graeme Marshall provides an intriguing insight into the life of a man who cut his teeth in the bush as a deer culler in Aerial Hunter.

Sweetest call of all
Monday, 28 September 2009
While their livelihood could be construed as barbaric, the men who culled wild deer in New Zealand’s mountains and bush have left a conservation legacy largely forgotten.

Great read for mum
Monday, 17 August 2009
Ever since Freud became involved in psychology it seems mums can be blamed for every dysfunctional act performed by their sons.

Favourite nana's back
Monday, 15 June 2009
There's a spunky senior citizen who was a family favourite when it was story time in our household nearly 15 years ago.

Make room for Kiwiana
Monday, 11 May 2009
WINTER is on its way and it’s time to break out a snuggle rug and prepare a cosy cushion corner for chilly Sunday afternoons. As the rain hypnotically beats down outside and steam from hot tea fogs the window, relax with what has got to be one of the best things to birth during this New Zealand Music Month. Ditch that gossip filled magazine because this one’s a beauty.

Wearing The Poppy
Thursday, 23 April 2009
Simplistic and dignified: Wearing the Poppy – Why we do and what it means is a straightforward and comprehensive read explaining the significance of the poppy to today’s children.

Always The Sound Of The Sea
Monday, 13 April 2009
Always The Sound Of The Sea is a sequel to Helen Beaglehole’s history of New Zealand’s coastal lighthouses, Lighting the Coast.

Saving Sam
Monday, 16 March 2009
Finding solace in a warm-hearted dog Layla, young orphan boy Ben goes on a journey of self-discovery that leads him and his faithful friend to save older brother Sam.

Fifi la Belle ship's cat
Monday, 23 February 2009
Cat owners can all testify to the aloof nature of their feline friends and Fifi la Belle, the star character in Lucy Davey’s latest book, is perfectly full of mischievous self-importance.

PC free Joe Bennett zone
Monday, 15 December 2008
Readers looking for polite commentary on New Zealand society best steer clear of Joe Bennett’s latest publications.

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