I'm a great fan of Jane Smiley. I came across her in the late 90s when I read Moo and was impressed by her ability to write about issues confronting contemporary humanity - in this case how agribusiness was impacting on academia - with a quick wit and a writer's eye that can spot hypocrisy…
Beetle Boy – A mystery that will really bug you
One of the best books I've read recently is all about beetles. Beetle Boy by M.G. Leonard is about a boy called Darkus, whose dad has mysteriously disappeared from a locked room in a museum. Darkus has been sent to stay with his Uncle Max while the police look into his dad's disappearance. While staying with his uncle, Darkus finds out…
Te Kupu o Te Wiki – Toru (three)
Kia ora. To encourage the use of Te Reo Māori we are publishing weekly kupu (words) and phrases that can be used with children. Kupu (word) toru three Kia toru ngā momo hua rākau. [Choose] Three pieces of fruit. Browse our Te Reo Māori resources. Previous Te Kupu o te wiki reo Māori posts…
Teenage topics on Credo Reference and Gale Virtual Reference
Christchurch City Libraries offers an array of eResources for teens. One of our latest offerings is a variety of electronic reference books that address teen concerns. These books are different from eBooks - they are not downloadable but they are online for you to search on your phone or tablet any time of the day…
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