Tag: YA

Library Displays

Māpuna Library’s Books Around the World 2025!

Our most recent display in the library was created to encourage students to explore the world with their next book. Each book was set in a different country or the author was from that country. #BooksAroundTheWorld #FindYourNextRead Thanks to our wonderful student librarians and Library Team who worked hard on designing the signage, flags and found books for this display. Thank you to one of … Continue reading Māpuna Library’s Books Around the World 2025!

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Book Reviews

Book Review: The Hate U Give

Author: Angie Thomas  Published: 2017 Genres: Urban Fiction, YA By: Tessa Star Rating: 4.5/5 stars The Hate U Give is a YA novel that follows the story of Starr, who, while being driven home from a party, witnesses the murder of her childhood friend Khalil at the hands of a policeman. She is the only person who saw what happened, but speaking up could put her and her … Continue reading Book Review: The Hate U Give

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Book Review: One Piece (Water 7 Arc)

Author: Eiichiro Oda  Published: April 17th, 2005 Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Manga, Shonen Manga By: Theo Star Rating: 5/5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed this manga, I have read the manga twice now and watched the anime once – so, I can say for sure that this story is one of my favourites. Although the Water 7 Arc is just one part of the entire manga, it is undoubtedly … Continue reading Book Review: One Piece (Water 7 Arc)

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Book Review: Drama

Author: Raina Telgemeier  Published: 2012 Genres: Coming-of-age, Graphic Novel, YA By: Ellie Star Rating: 4.9/5 stars Did you like the book? Yes/No Why?  Yes, it’s one of my favourite books! I love the way I can kind of reflect this book back to myself. But one thing I don’t like is Callie’s dance dress 😅.  What was your favourite part/character in the book? Or your least favourite? Why?   … Continue reading Book Review: Drama

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Book Review: When Elephants Fly

Author: Nan Fischer  Published: 2018 Genres: Contemporary fiction, Coming-of-age, Mental Health/Illness, Realistic fiction, YA By: Zara J Star Rating: 4/5 stars I was recommended When Elephants Fly by a friend when we were in psychologically class talking about mental illnesses.  It is a young adult novel which will have you staying up late to find out what happens on the next page. The story is about a girl … Continue reading Book Review: When Elephants Fly

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Book Review: The Inheritance Games

Author: Jennifer Lynn Barnes  Published: 2020 Genres: Mystery, Romance, Thriller, YA By: Jess Star Rating: 5/5 stars Avery is nothing special. Just a 17-year-old girl from Connecticut who keeps her head down and hopes for a better future. So why did a Texas billionaire leave his entire fortune to a nobody like her? Summoned by the death of Tobias Hawthorne, Avery is thrown into a new life, one … Continue reading Book Review: The Inheritance Games

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Book Review: An Abundance of Katherines

Author: John Green  Published: 2006 Genres: Coming-of-Age, Romance, YA By: Kayla Star Rating: 4/5 stars An Abundance of Katherines by John Green is a great read for anyone looking for something a little bit different. With its entertaining storyline, original characters, and thought-provoking message, this book is the full package and is definitely worth your time. John Green is a brilliant author and writes very well, so I … Continue reading Book Review: An Abundance of Katherines

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Book Review: Watership Down

Author: Richard Adams  Published: November 1952 Genres: Classic, Fantasy, YA By: Lucinda Star Rating: 4/5 stars After a terrifying premonition of what is to come for his warren, Fiver and his brother Hazel set out with a group of rabbits to find a new home. On this adventure, they encounter many challenges and trials in which Hazel shows his resourcefulness through his leadership and ability to make decisions. … Continue reading Book Review: Watership Down

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Library Displays

Māpuna Library’s Genre Doors 2024!

Our most recent display in the library was created to encourage students to find their next read. Perhaps to find some great books for their summer reading. Each ‘door’ represents a genre and inside the doors are suggestions of books within that genre. #GenreDoors #FindYourNextRead Thanks to our wonderful student librarians and Library Team who worked hard on designing the doors and found books within … Continue reading Māpuna Library’s Genre Doors 2024!

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