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■ REVIEW: Les Tres Riches Heures de Mrs Mole
A story of hope

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Author/illustrator Ronald Searle is perhaps best known for being the creator of fictional boarding school St Trinian’s and co-creator of the Molesworth series, along with Geoffrey Willans. However, in this latest book the subject matter is much more personal. On New Year’s Eve 1969, Searle’s wife Monica was diagnosed with a rare and virulent form […]

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■ REVIEW: Shaken, Not Stirred: Family Survival in a Quake Zone
Humour tinges sad story

General non-fiction, NZ books

For those of us who do not live there, it’s hard to imagine the fear and uncertainty that has swamped Canterbury since the quakes. On September 4, 2010, I was at home when the first biggie struck: before heading off to bed I checked the GeoNet website and saw it was a 7.1 in Canterbury.

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■ REVIEW: Trial by Ambush: The Trials of David Bain
System failings the issue now

General non-fiction, NZ books

On June 20, 1994, David Bain called emergency services to report finding his entire family dead. His parents Robin and Margaret, sisters Arawa and Laniet and brother Stephen had all been shot in their Dunedin home and at first, there was an outpouring of sympathy for the young man who had come home from his

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■ REVIEW: Justice: Speaking Up for Crime's Silent Victims
Who ‘ghosted’ this doesn’t matter

General non-fiction, NZ books

This book sparked a bit of controversy when it hit the shelves because while Garth McVicar is listed as the author, he didn’t actually write it. That aside, it is an interesting read because it shows how the Sensible Sentencing Trust – one of the country’s most successful lobby groups – came about. And yes,

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■ REVIEWS: Where's Wally? The Great Picture Hunt | The Totally Essential Travel Collection
Elusive Wally gives hours of fun

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It’s school holiday time so if you’re want something to keep the youngsters occupied, this is it. Wally is an elusive little character and these books are packed with Wally, and others, for you to track down. Don’t be deceived by the tiny size of  The Great Picture Hunt: there’s plenty in there to keep

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