New titles from Reed

June Releases

A Wild Wind from the North
Don Stafford

A revision of the trials and tribulations of one of the most famous Maori war generals and tribal leaders, Hongi Hika, this book peels back the veneer of previous studies and dispels many misconceptions. Illustrated with plenty of maps and photographs - many in colour - this is a modern, accessible account that shows how the actions of this famous personality have been distorted by the frames of traditional historical reportage, and is an important work that updates existing scholarship on the subject.

Convicted!
Michael Guerin

In Convicted! Michael Guerin examines some of the most notorious murder cases in New Zealand and Australian history. Clear explanations of complex forensic issues make this book accessible to anyone. Case studies include: Mark Lundy, Jules Mikus, Bradley John Murdoch, and the recent Janelle Patton/Norfolk Island case.

NZ Birds: An Identification Guide
Stuart Chambers

This book aims to help those interested in New Zealand's birds. The learner is assisted with information about colours,description of habitat, size, specific features and characteristics. Every entry is accompanied by a minimum of one colour photograph of the bird.

Elephant Trouble
Karen Hinge/Roger Twiname

Rosie and David are at the zoo; the first animals they visit are always Burma and Kashin the elephants. But Burma has broken out of her enclosure! Rosie and David set out to find her. Throughout the illustrations readers are given a visual clue of Burma's presence, each illustration is packed with detail for children to wander through.

Can I Play?
LeAnn Orams/Lamia Aziz

Albie is an albino grey kiwi. No matter what he does, the other kiwi won't let him join their games. Albie meets a new friend, a brown kiwi, who will never be as big as the other grey kiwi, so she's different too. A heart-warming story told with humour and sensitivity.

Poetry Pudding
Jenny Argante (ed.)

Over 100 poems from over 40 contributors make up this dynamic collection of poetry for children. The initial premise was to give each poet a letter of the alphabet to work with but, as Jenny says in her introduction, poets can be 'notoriously difficult to control'. The result is a lively and diverse array of writing for children! Poets include: Cliff Fell, Denis Welch, Jack Ross, Kingi MacKinnon, Paula Green, and many others!

The Boy Who Bounced Around New Zealand
Christie Hurst/ Raymond McGrath

Zac is bouncing around New Zealand! His bounces take him from Stewart Island, where he dines with some hoiho, to the Auckland harbour bridge, where he meets a humungous family of tarapunga (seagulls), to the banks of the Whanganui River where he makes friends with some wary pukeko. But, what place do all little boys want to visit? Outer space! Zac's zooms in and he zooms out until…he hears his mum's voice and wakes up in his bed.

Don't Worry Nana, I'll Drive!
Raymond McGrath

Nana can't drive anymore. No worries! Her grandson can! He takes her on an adventure of a lifetime, high in the sky and under the sea, with a quick visit to a desert island where they discover moa are still living! This book has minimal text, but imagery packed full of detail, and loads of room for readers to use their imagination. A fun way to explore the special and unique relationship between a grandparent and grandchild.

Drinking Games
Biggie Fries

There's nothing that livens up an evening out (or indeed 'in') with friends quicker than a good old-fashioned drinking game. Using the random nature of spinning coins, tongue-twisting word games and more traditional bar-based entertainment, over 100 drinking games have been gathered together in this handy reference guide.

Chronicle of War
Paul Brewer

Combining the excitement of a daily newspaper with the drama of world military history from 1850 up to the present day, The Chronicle of War covers all the major wars and many minor ones. Documenting over 150 years of international history this book will appeal to both the military enthusiast and to the casual reader looking for a comprehensive yet dramatic description of the events of military history.

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