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Kickin' It with Winston Reid by David Riley
$25.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non-Fiction | Series: Reading Warriors
Kickin’ It with Winston Reid is the thrilling story of how a young Kiwi footballer achieved his dream of playing in one of the toughest football competitions in the world … the English Premier league! Learn how to set your sights high and achieve your dreams too. “My life shows that you can get to plac ...Show more
Kieran Read (Reading All Stars) by David Riley
$19.99 NZD
Category: Sports and Outdoor Activities | Series: Reading All Stars
Reading All Stars: Kieran Read tells how a young man from South Auckland became captain of one of the most famous rugby teams in the world … the All Blacks! Kieran Read is a Reading All Stars book. Reading All Stars books are written for people who need support with reading, whatever their age.
Ko Hoku Fonuaþ by David Riley; Line Folaumoeloa; Isoa Kavakimotu
$35.00 NZD
Category: Pacific Languages
Ten Tongan young people worked with teacher-writer David Riley, to tell stories about their immense pride in being Tongan: the importance of family and lotu, their favourite Tongan foods and clothing, their love for Tongan arts like dance and drumming, first trips to Tonga, and of course their admiratio ...Show more
Konererio and the Flag Master - Konenererio ao te Tia Itoman by Kinaua Ewels; David Riley
$35.00 NZD
Category: Pacific Languages
A Bible, a hymn book, and two white flags. Who would think that such ordinary objects could help save people's lives? But that's exactly what happened in Kiribati during WW2. And all thanks to a 15-year-old boy named Robati. See how he did it in this epic bilingual story of bravery, clever thinking and ...Show more
Lau Penina Tautele - My Pearl of Great Price by Deborah Riley; David Riley; Lauano Sulufaleese; Rasela Lafaele-Uili; Lucy Seiulialii; Auckland Libraries Staff (Contribution by)
$35.00 NZD
Category: Pacific Languages
I will always remember the last words my parents said to me before I came here: "Don't forget who you are." I'm proud of who I am. I'm proud to be Samoan.' 'O le a 'ou manatua pea 'upu mulimuli a o'u matua ia te a'u 'ae 'ou te le'i sau i'inei: "Aua ne'i e fa'agaloina oe." 'Ou te mitamita lava ia te a'u. ...Show more
Lisa Carrington: Olympic Champion by David Riley
$32.99 NZD
Category: Biography
Lisa Carrington: Olympic Champion tells the story of how a girl from Ōhope, Whakatane, became one of the most dominant athletes in the world. You’ll find out how Lisa made history as the first Maori to win an Olympic gold medal. You’ll learn how to use challenges in your own life as motivation. And you’ ...Show more
Malie is Ma'alahi!: 'Oku Ma'alahi 'a Malie! (Pasifika Superheroes) by David Riley
$35.00 NZD
Category: Pacific Languages
Malie was born with deformed feet. Some people might think that’s a disability. Not Malie. Find out how his deformed feet became his superpower in Malie is Ma’alahi – ‘Oku Ma‘alahi ‘a Malie!. A Tongan legend retold by David Riley and translated into Tongan by Vasilini Finau Faletau.
Nathan Nukunuku (Reading All Stars) by David Riley
$24.99 NZD
Category: NZ Biography | Series: Reading All Stars
Reading All Stars: Nathan Nukunuku tells the incredible story of one of the most successful softballers the world has ever seen. Award winning writer and teacher David Riley wrote Nathan Nukunuku to show young people that the road to achievement has many obstacles. But you will get there with determina ...Show more
Ngā Roimata Tioata: Crystal Tears by David Riley
$35.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non-Fiction
''Crystal Tears is a book written in te reo Māori and English, inspired by the stars of Matariki. In art and writing, young people from Manurewa West School in Auckland share stories of family, their concern for the environment, loved ones passed, and their aspirations for the future. Take a look inside ...Show more
Night of the Dance - Pō o Te 'Ura: A Cook Islands Legend (Pasifika Superheroes) by David Riley (Retold by); Mareta Tere
$35.00 NZD
Category: Pacific Languages
Koromaūariki had a close relationship with his dad, the legendary superhero, Tinirau. But there was one thing that bothered him. Sometimes Tinirau would wake up in the middle of the night, go outside … and disappear for three days. When he came home he’d dance into the house wearing a fresh, colourful a ...Show more
Niue Heroes by David Riley
$43.99 NZD
Category: NZ Biography
Niue Heroes tells the inspirational stories of achievers who have Niuean ancestry. It includes legends like Laufoli, Mataginifale and Maui; historical figures such as Sir Robert Rex and Peniamina; and contemporary heroes like Che Fu and Dr Colin Tukuitoga. The book is written to inspire young Niueans, t ...Show more
Niue Stands Alone by David Riley (Retold by); Chad Robertson (Illustrator); Mele Nemaia
$35.00 NZD
Category: Pacific Languages
Have you ever done something so embarrassing you just wanted to hide? Fao and Huanaki know how that feels. They once did something embarrassing too. But they found a way to turn it into something good. Find out how in Niue Stands Alone, a bilingual legend from the Rock!