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Too Right, Boy!
NZ$19.29
Author: M O Chamberlain
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Too Right, Boy is a classic New Zealand road trip story. Old Harry hasn't enjoyed the best of reputations: a former foreign correspondent with a love of whiskey and gambling, he sets out to redeem himself by taking his grandson, Brad, on a road trip while Brad's parents are on a forced leave of absence.
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Too Right, Boy is a classic New Zealand road trip story. Old Harry hasn't enjoyed the best of reputations: a former foreign correspondent with a love of whiskey and gambling, he sets out to redeem himself by taking his grandson, Brad, on a road trip while Brad's parents are on a forced leave of absence.
One Stop Before The Dump
NZ$25.00
Author: M O Chamberlain
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Another excellent read from the prize winning author M. O. Chamberlain. ONE STOP BEFORE THE DUMP and Other Short Stories, contains new stories and excerpts from previous works. The stories are full of drama, humour, and surprising insights about New Zealand and its people.
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Another excellent read from the prize winning author M. O. Chamberlain. ONE STOP BEFORE THE DUMP and Other Short Stories, contains new stories and excerpts from previous works. The stories are full of drama, humour, and surprising insights about New Zealand and its people.
Gerald and Lucille
NZ$27.90
Gerald and Lucille are two unemployed city-dwellers on a hiding-to-nothing, recovering from the Covid lockdown when the unimaginable happens: they are offered the opportunity to manage a lifestyle block in the country.
The Collector for the IRA
NZ$27.50
The stories in this work span a period of over one hundred years. Originally published as One Stop Before the Dump, some of these stories have been taken from Mark Chamberlain’s historical fiction writing, some from his recent works of fiction and some have been pulled from old boxes on yellowing paper to be published for the first time.
Only a Priest
NZ$32.95
A young parish priest calls for help in dealing with a problem beyond his experience and capability. A veteran priest comes out of unwanted retirement to answer the call. Father Gilbert, a former missionary, has served in one of the world’s toughest missions, before a breakdown and fall from grace saw him hand over his stole. Overcoming a profound sense of unworthiness, he has returned to the priesthood. Not wearing the disgrace of his former life lightly, he is driven to make amends. He forms an unlikely alliance with the young Father Ward, and together they fight an ancient Enemy, wearied not by time.
Latest News: Author of Priest novel suffers devastating fire - A Kiwi Catholic author has lost half of his land in the Far North in a large bush fire, just a month after publishing a novel about two Catholic priests, one of whom is an exorcist.
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Latest News: Author of Priest novel suffers devastating fire - A Kiwi Catholic author has lost half of his land in the Far North in a large bush fire, just a month after publishing a novel about two Catholic priests, one of whom is an exorcist.
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Dangerous II
NZ$32.95
The second in a series, DANGEROUS PART II continues the story of Zac Sullivan, a former criminal, changed by marriage and the gift of land from his grandfather. Thirteen years on, all is well in the Sullivan’s world, with one exception.
Whenua Part II
NZ$38.00
WHENUA Part II deals with those age-old themes related to money. People who love it and will do anything to have more of it. People who need it and only know honest, hard ways of earning it. And poor people who become rich people and know exactly how to use it.
Eddies Big Fat Lies
NZ$29.99
Author: M O Chamberlain
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Eddie’s Big Fat Lies is an adventure story about a boy who believes he has a talent for lying and puts his new found power to the test against the teachers at his new school, only to find himself in a world of trouble.
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Eddie’s Big Fat Lies is an adventure story about a boy who believes he has a talent for lying and puts his new found power to the test against the teachers at his new school, only to find himself in a world of trouble.
Eddie's Secret
NZ$29.99
Author: M O Chamberlain
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Eddie's Secret is a story about fear and courage. Accused of being a 'chicken' by his friends, Eddie must prove them wrong. In the process he falls foul of local criminals, faces the school's most feared bully, and discovers a secret he wishes he never had. It is a story of crazy stunts, danger, suspense, and real courage.
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Eddie's Secret is a story about fear and courage. Accused of being a 'chicken' by his friends, Eddie must prove them wrong. In the process he falls foul of local criminals, faces the school's most feared bully, and discovers a secret he wishes he never had. It is a story of crazy stunts, danger, suspense, and real courage.
Lawrence of Arabia: Desert Wolf
NZ$29.99
Author: M O Chamberlain
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Desert Wolf is the story of an extraordinary man who became a legend in his own lifetime. Based on fact, this historical novel traces the whole of T.E. Lawrence’s life from the secretive days of his childhood to his untimely tragic death. This is a story of friendship, adventure, and monumental genius.
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Desert Wolf is the story of an extraordinary man who became a legend in his own lifetime. Based on fact, this historical novel traces the whole of T.E. Lawrence’s life from the secretive days of his childhood to his untimely tragic death. This is a story of friendship, adventure, and monumental genius.
Terrorist
NZ$10.00
Author: M O Chamberlain
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“In May 2004 when terrorists attacked compounds in Saudi Arabia thousands of ex-patriots fled the country never to return. This is the story of those who refused to leave and stayed to rebuild their lives. This book is adventuresome, gripping and thrilling. It’s the kind of book that keeps you wanting to read until the last Page.”
Vargie Johnson: Authour of Historical Fiction
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“In May 2004 when terrorists attacked compounds in Saudi Arabia thousands of ex-patriots fled the country never to return. This is the story of those who refused to leave and stayed to rebuild their lives. This book is adventuresome, gripping and thrilling. It’s the kind of book that keeps you wanting to read until the last Page.”
Vargie Johnson: Authour of Historical Fiction
Levi's Holiday
NZ$19.99
Author: E.M. Godfrey-Dagg
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I’m a very active seven year old. During the school holidays I got into BIG TROUBLE and my parents decided to send me to my grandparents place 300 miles away. I was pretty scared as I’d never been away from my whole family before.
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I’m a very active seven year old. During the school holidays I got into BIG TROUBLE and my parents decided to send me to my grandparents place 300 miles away. I was pretty scared as I’d never been away from my whole family before.
Violet's Holiday
NZ$19.99
Author: E M Godfrey-Dagg
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Violet’s Holiday tells the story of Violet Chamberlain's first holiday with her grandparents in the Far North of New Zealand. Violet lives in the Bay of Plenty and she was looking forward to spending some time away from her annoying twin brother and sister and having a break from helping her mum with her baby brother.
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Violet’s Holiday tells the story of Violet Chamberlain's first holiday with her grandparents in the Far North of New Zealand. Violet lives in the Bay of Plenty and she was looking forward to spending some time away from her annoying twin brother and sister and having a break from helping her mum with her baby brother.
Releasing Reluctant Writers
NZ$27.07
Author: M O Chamberlain
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Releasing Reluctant Writers Draws on M.O.Chamberlain’s years of experience both as a teacher and an award winning professional writer. It offers a simple workable formula for teaching writing that has been proven to transform even the most reluctant students into avid writers.
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Releasing Reluctant Writers Draws on M.O.Chamberlain’s years of experience both as a teacher and an award winning professional writer. It offers a simple workable formula for teaching writing that has been proven to transform even the most reluctant students into avid writers.
Best of the Best
NZ$27.07
Author: M O Chamberlain
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Ten years in the making, this book of short stories showcases the quality of writing at international schools. The wide range of styles, genre, and voice evident serves as testimony to the remarkable variety and originality of these students.
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Ten years in the making, this book of short stories showcases the quality of writing at international schools. The wide range of styles, genre, and voice evident serves as testimony to the remarkable variety and originality of these students.
With a Father Like Mine
NZ$31.68
Author: M O Chamberlain
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“As a child, I watched these fits of temper and believed that was what a man did . . . But when Dad’s dark side turned on Mum I knew that should never happen . . . One afternoon while Dad was rounding his usual abuse, I heard the heavy thump of someone dropping to the floor and rushed into their bedroom . . .” This is a story of a man who grew up in provincial New Zealand, in a poor home, with family addiction threatening to seal his fate.
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“As a child, I watched these fits of temper and believed that was what a man did . . . But when Dad’s dark side turned on Mum I knew that should never happen . . . One afternoon while Dad was rounding his usual abuse, I heard the heavy thump of someone dropping to the floor and rushed into their bedroom . . .” This is a story of a man who grew up in provincial New Zealand, in a poor home, with family addiction threatening to seal his fate.
When Opportunity Knocks
NZ$25.99
Author: E M Godfrey-Dagg
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A series of autobiographical stories about one woman's life as an expatriate in the Middle East. Funny and insightful writing. A wonderful collection of anecdotes, each of which can be read in a few minutes-ideal for the coffee table. This book details the day-to-day experiences of a woman in the turbulent world of the Arabian Peninsula, from the ordinary humdrum of dealing with compound living to the drama of encounters with terrorists.
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A series of autobiographical stories about one woman's life as an expatriate in the Middle East. Funny and insightful writing. A wonderful collection of anecdotes, each of which can be read in a few minutes-ideal for the coffee table. This book details the day-to-day experiences of a woman in the turbulent world of the Arabian Peninsula, from the ordinary humdrum of dealing with compound living to the drama of encounters with terrorists.
Norma
NZ$19.99
Author: E M Godfrey-Dagg
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Norma Marina Godfrey, the youngest of eight children, was born on the 18th November, 1934 in Upper Hutt to Margaret, a Scottish woman with the heaviest accent and the most beautiful complexion, and Walter Godfrey of the Nelson Mounted Cavalry.
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Norma Marina Godfrey, the youngest of eight children, was born on the 18th November, 1934 in Upper Hutt to Margaret, a Scottish woman with the heaviest accent and the most beautiful complexion, and Walter Godfrey of the Nelson Mounted Cavalry.
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