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Poppa reveals a war medal in his hand to his grandson. Manu asks, 'Did you win it?' 'Sort of, a King gave it to me, ' the old man says. He then tells Manu how his Anzac platoon rescued the Greek King, Prime Minister and the rest of their party on a Greek Island during World War II.

The New Zealand Cricket Almanack is the cricket lover's bible and is regarded worldwide as one of the finest books of its kind. The 74th edition contains all the details of another full year of cricket at all levels. As usual, there is a detailed records section and a fascinating collection of the season's happenings.

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This year marks a hundred years of the greatest rivalry the rugby world has known, New Zealand against South Africa. These titans first met on a test field in 1921 and, coincidentally, in the hundredth year of their battle for supremacy, they will also play their 100th test. The intense, unmatched rivalry carries a storyline like no other...

Donovan Bixley re-tells the story of how Maui captured the secret of fire. The traditional tale but with Donovan's unique twist and trademark humour.

Donovan Bixley re-tells the story of how Maui captured the secret of fire.

From his upbringing with seven siblings in rural New Zealand, experiences in Ireland as a child, to his rise through the rugby ranks with Taranaki and the Hurricanes, Beauden Barrett gives an insight into what has made him the player he's become, the setbacks he had along the way and the choices he had to make.

Charles Upham was the most highly decorated soldier in the Commonwealth forces of WWII, and could arguably be called the bravest soldier of the war. He won two Victoria Crosses (the only combat soldier ever to do so) and in the opinion of his superiors deserved many more.

One Lonely Kakapo has been a classic New Zealand counting book since the early 1990s when it won the Russell Clark Award. It combines counting with our native fauna and flora, stunningly illustrated by one of our most celebrated nature artists, with a memorable rhyme kids have loved for generations.

An hilarious tale about an epic event, written from a unique perspective. The Tour Aotearoa is a mountain bike 'brevet' (a timed, long-distance cycling event) covering the length of New Zealand. The writer took part in the 2018 edition of the Tour and wrote about his experiences.

Moon is sad. She feels dull next to her bright happy sister, Sun. She hides away at night until Sun tells Moon how special she is and how she would love to share the sky with her. This beautifully illustrated children's book explains how our differences are our strengths and how together we can make the world a better place!

The Rugby Almanack is the world's longest running rugby book of record.

The New Zealand Cricket Almanack is the cricket lover's bible and is regarded worldwide as one of the finest books of its kind. The 73rd edition contains all the details of another full year of cricket at all levels. As usual, there is a detailed records section and a fascinating collection of the season's happenings.

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Flying Furballs, a hilarious action-packed adventure series, captures the romance and excitement of the era at the dawn of aviation - set in a world of cats versus dogs.

The year 2020 marks the 150th anniversary of the first game of rugby in Nelson, this book celebrates 150 years of New Zealand's national game, the game more than any other that has helped shape the New Zealand psyche and identity.

The Big O by Patrick Skene is the story of Olsen Filipaina, a New Zealand Hall of Fame rugby league legend who was a pathfinder for the Maori and Pasifika players who today dominate the Australian National Rugby League.

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