Author: Kei Urana Published: 2022 Genres: Action, Dystopia, Fantasy, Manga, YA By: Kyle Gachiakuta is a manga that only has 100 chapters but is quickly becoming popular. The manga was written by Kei Urana. She is a former student of the great Atsushi Ohkubo, creator of the very famous Soul Eater and Fire Force. Gachiakuta (which means serious trash/garbage) is an action shonen manga that follows a character … Continue reading Book Review: Gachiakuta
Author: Natalie D. Richards Published: 2020 Genres: Horror, Mystery, Psychological thriller, YA By: Kayla Star Rating: 4/5 stars From Natalie D. Richards comes a chilling tale of thrill and suspense that is sure to keep any reader on their toes. Five Total Strangers tells the story of a road trip that quickly takes a deadly turn as dangerous secrets are uncovered, and life-threatening situations arise. Richards delivers the … Continue reading Book Review: Five Total Strangers
Author: Harper Lee Published: 1960 by J. B. Lippincott & Co Genres: Classics, Historical Fiction, Cultural perspective By: Isabella Star Rating: 4/5 stars Did you like the book? If not, why? This book is great. It weaves together a plot of action adventure and the hardships of life in 1933-35 (The Great Depression). This story is told by Jean Louise Finch, the main character also known as Scout. … Continue reading Book Review: To Kill a Mockingbird
Author: Becky Manawatu Published: 2019 Genres: Crime, New Zealand Fiction By: Zara Star Rating: 5/5 stars The story follows a Māori family broken by gangs, violence, abuse and grief that is told across a couple of generations. It has a very powerful storyline which is captivating but sad at the same time. It is a mystery which some of the characters know the answers to, but the … Continue reading Book Review: Auē
Author: Christopher Paolini Published: 2020 Genres: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Space Opera By: Lexie Star Rating: 2/5 stars To Sleep In A Sea Of Stars is a 877 page book, written by Christopher Paolini. He is a well known author, and the writer of The Inheritance Cycle. I am usually a big fan of long books. This is because there is always a rich story plot that is constantly … Continue reading Book Review: To Sleep in a Sea of Stars
Author: Agatha Christie Published: 1934 Genres: Classic, Crime, Mystery, Thriller By: Joel Star Rating: 5/5 stars Murder on the Orient Express is a detective fiction novel by Agatha Christie. Set on the Orient Express train, the book follows Hercule Poirot as he travels back to London. But it soon appears obvious that this is no normal trip, as the train is stranded in a snowbank, and a … Continue reading Book Review: Murder on the Orient Express
The latest display in our library was to celebrate Pride Month (June) and specifically Schools’ Pride Week Aotearoa! Which was 17-21st. We also joined the ‘Out on the Shelves’ campaign again, giving out the very popular OOTS bookmarks and stickers. The Schools’ Pride Week Aotearoa stickers (also created by InsideOut) were a massive hit with students too. Out on the shelves is run by InsideOUT Kōaro, … Continue reading Māpuna Library’s: Schools’ Pride Week Aotearoa 2024!
Author: Holly Jackson Published: 2024 Genres: Mystery, Thriller, YA By: Maya Star Rating: 4/5 stars “The people who loved you, the ones who really cared, they would always come back. Sometimes, they even came back from the dead.” The Reappearance of Rachel Price is written by Holly Jackson, a renowned author known for her #1 New York Times bestselling series, “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.” … Continue reading Book Review: The Reappearance of Rachel Price
Our most recent display last week was one filled with emotions! With Emoji Reads! Featuring fiction and non-fiction titles that inspired the reader to feel a range of emotions. Books that made you happy, nostalgic, sad, angry, made you laugh etc… Thank you to our amazing student librarian team and staff who worked together on this one! #EmojiReads Continue reading Māpuna Library’s Display: Emoji Reads!
To celebrate Samoan Language Week, our student librarian team created this display, last week. Featuring our non-fiction titles about Samoa, the culture and any books written by Samoan authors available in our library. #SamoanLanguageWeek2024 #GaganaSamoaEveryday This year’s theme was: ‘Tautua i le alofa, manuia le lumana’i’ which means ‘Serve in love for a blessed future’. Manuia le vaiaso o le gagana Sāmoa! ~ Happy Sāmoan Language … Continue reading Māpuna Library’s: Samoan Language Week 2024!
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