I think #Tumeke! is a very funny book for everyone. I rate it 5 stars because it has a very cool and funny story I love how it includes lots of different points of view, from different students.
5 stars
Reviewed by Mastani from Miramar and Worser Bay School , 11 years old
It was quite interesting. It’s about a town and what’s happening in the town. There’s this person selling dirt at a festival and dunk the teacher! It’s mainly about the person who just moved there and all the events.
4 stars
Reviewed by Zoe Alves from Johnsonville and Cashmere Avenue School , 8 years old
Wildlife of Aotearoa / Bishop, Gavin
I learnt so much about the wildlife of New Zealand that I never knew before I read this book.I loved the illustrations they are accurate and beautiful. My favourite creature in this book is the blobfish because its ugly and eats whatever get in the way (we have alot in common).one of the most interesting fact I learnt from this book is that the first brown trout to hatch in New Zealand was in Christchurch in the 1860s.
5 stars
Reviewed by Nardous from Brooklyn and South Wellington Intermediate , 11 years old
The Inkberg Enigma / King, Jonathan
This book was ok,I think there could have been a better storyline.One thing I wish could change is Gordan’s character development cause at the start of the book he was a good person and friends with miro’s dad next second he’s working for the bad guys,it just doesn’t seem right.I liked that Mrs. Danforth was finally able to leave the mansion after 50 years.2 stars.
2 stars
Reviewed by Nardous from Brooklyn and South Wellington Intermediate , 11 years old
The adventures of Tupaia / Meredith, Courtney Sina
it is about a young man called Tupaia and his life story. I did not really enjoy this book very much because i did not understand some parts of it. i would recommend this book to people who enjoy reading about historical people.
3 stars
Reviewed by Imogen from Khandallah and Cashmere Avenue School , 8 years old
Ko te kī taurangi a Puanga: he ururoa ki te Whānau Matariki / Wadsworth, Kirsty
This is another NZ book written in Maori. It is about a girl called Hana who lives in Aotearoa. This was a great book to practice reading in Maori ad it had a brilliant glossary at the back. I recommend this book to kids learning te Reo.
3 stars
Reviewed by Anna from Karori and Karori Normal School , 11 years old
This is a NZ book about Christmas that is written in Maori. The illustrations were lovely although I found it hard to read as I am not fluent in Te Reo. I think kids learning Maori would get a lot out of this book.
3 stars
Reviewed by Anna from Karori and Karori Normal School , 11 years old
I found it interesting because I have heard quite different versions of it and I really loved the illustrations, colours and patterns. I understand why Hineahuone has little parts cut into shapes of her hair. It’s because she was made out of clay so those gaps Tane mahuta could not fill in. I gave it three stars because I think it could be a bit more interesting and exciting. And her eyes were too big.
3 stars
Reviewed by Frida from Brooklyn and Te Aro School , 7 years old
This simple picture book is about the Maori alphabet. It has poems for each letter. While i cannot speak Maori, I found that I could understand a lot of what was written. This book is a brilliant way to learn Maori.
3 stars
Reviewed by Anna from Karori and Karori Normal School , 11 years old
Wildlife of Aotearoa / Bishop, Gavin
As the title says, this book is about all the varieties of wildlife that live in Aotearoa. It covers native and introduced wildlife. This book is interesting, detailed, educational, and brilliantly illustrated. I think most children would enjoy this book and I give it 5 stars.
5 stars
Reviewed by Anna from Karori and Karori Normal School , 11 years old
