The New
Zealand Book Council came up with a list of books by New
Zealanders that they reckon every kid should have read by the age of 12. I decided to check out the ones I haven't
read and post about the ones I agreed were good (in no particular order).
The
Travelling Restaurant was a joy to read. There was a glorious baddie – Lady Gall – and
an appealing and humble hero – 12 year old Jasper. It's a great yarn and will appeal to all ages
and sexes – but mostly with boys, I guess. I have been surprised how many of
the books aimed at tween are in fact great reads for adults as well. This is another of them.
It's a good read at almost 300 pages – so sink your
teeth into it. There are 3 other
Fontania novels as well.
Barbara Else has also written books for adults – I'm
going to check some out.
I just went and checked out the list. Made me wish I grew up a Kiwi! I think it is cool you are reading these books.
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