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Rise of the To’a
$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
Rise of the To’a! is a book about the most successful Tongan sports team in history – the national rugby league team. Kau To’a. Mate Ma’a Tonga. MMT. It’s about how they beat New Zealand, Great Britain and Australia in a three year period of awesomeness! How the players overcame personal challenges in their lives to achieve things others thought impossible. How they united the worldwide kingdom of Tonga. And how they inspired people of all ages to dream big.

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Kiwi Number 1
$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
The Kiwis. The Kiwi Ferns. The Warriors. The NRLW.

All of these are household names today … thanks to a young post office worker who had a crazy dream.

Find out how it happened in Kiwi Number 1: How rugby league came to New Zealand.

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Kiwi Number 1
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Rugby League World
$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
Rugby League World tells you all you need to know about the world’s greatest game!

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Our Normal
$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
‘Disabilities are cool. They add to our story and make us unique.’ (Anna Grimaldi – Paralympic gold medallist). Our Normal is a series of intimate and honest conversations with some of New Zealand’s most talented Paralympians. The athletes tell us about the books, food, music, people, places and taonga they love. They share the challenges they face living with disabilities, and the ways disabilities enrich their lives. And they talk about the assumptions and negative stereotypes people sometimes attach to disability and offer valuable advice and suggestions. Our Normal also features a history of the Paralympics including profiles of Māori and Pasifika Paralympic pioneers.

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Go Fiji, Go
$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
“Go Fiji Go!” Go Fiji Go is the inspiring story behind Fiji’s first Olympic gold medal … and the incredible joy it brought to the nation.

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Niue
$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
The first book in Reading Warrior’s new series OCEANIA HERITAGE is Niue, published in 2024 to mark the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Niue Constitution Act 1974.

Written and illustrated by children of Niue who live in Aotearoa, Niue and other parts of the world, these are, in the children’s words, their expressions of aspects of Niue life that are important to them. There are stories of history, myth, religion celebrations, life events such as hifiulu (haircutting ceremony), people of importance to them, as well as records of every day life such as fishing, sports and housing.

The contributors are from Niue bilingual units at Favona and Rowandale schools in Aotearoa, Niue Primary School in Niue and from Niue children living around the world including in Canada, Hawai’i, Wales, Australia, Japan and England. The groups of children were supported and encouraged by respective principals, teachers, parents and other supporters to write and about their home island and illustrate the stories.

This vibrant collection of material by children of ‘The Rock’ includes a map of the island and 36 pieces of writing. Written by children for children, it provides a unique insight into Niue.

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Niue
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Niue Heroes
$14.95 – $29.95 + GST
Niue Heroes tells the inspirational stories of achievers who have Niuean ancestry. It includes legends like Laufoli, Mataginifale and Maui; historical figures such as Sir Robert Rex and Peniamina; and contemporary heroes like Che Fu and Dr Colin Tukuitoga. The book is written to inspire young Niueans, to encourage reading and promote literacy.
The book is illustrated by Niuean-Maori artist, Munro Te Whata.

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Jammin’ with Steven Adams
$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
Storylines Notable Book Award winner 2016!

Jammin’ with Steven Adams is the award winning amazing story of how a troubled young man from small town New Zealand, achieved his dream of playing in the best basketball competition in the world … the NBA! Learn how you can achieve the impossible through the power of hope.

“I achieved my goals by working hard on the court … and in the classroom.” (Steven Adams)

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Cook Islands Heroes
$14.95 – $29.95 + GST
Cook Islands Heroes is the fourth book in the Pasifika Heroes series. It follows We Are the Rock (Niuean), Samoan Heroes and Tongan Heroes.

Cook Islands Heroes tells the inspirational stories of achievers who have Cook Islands ancestry. It includes legends like Ina, Maui, Ngaru and Ru; historical figures such as Pa Tuterangi Ariki/Sir Thomas Davis, Alistair Te Ariki Campbell, Mautara and Margharet Matenga; and contemporary heroes like Lima Sopoaga, Mīria George, Dr Kiki Maoate, Kevin Iro, and Teremoana Rapley. The book is written to inspire young Cook Islanders, to encourage reading and promote literacy. The book is illustrated by Samoan comic book artist, Michel Mulipola.

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Cook Islands Heroes
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Kickin’ It with Winston Reid
$9.95 – $19.95 + GST
Kickin’ It with Winston Reid is the thrilling story of how a young Kiwi footballer achieved his dream of playing in one of the toughest football competitions in the world … the English Premier league! Learn how to set your sights high and achieve your dreams too.

“My life shows that you can get to places in the world, wherever you come from.” (Winston Reid)

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Off Loading with SBW
$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
2015 LIANZA Children’s Book Awards longlist !

Off Loading with Sonny Bill Williams is published by Reading Warrior. Reading Warrior creates resources that help students learn about their own cultures, strengthen their literacy and inspire them with stories of positive role models and achievers. Off Loading with Sonny Bill Williams is the incredible story of how a determined and humble young man became a champion in three different sports… and one of the most sought after athletes in the world! Learn how Sonny did it and how you can achieve your dreams through hard work too.

‘If you don’t have goals, aspirations, dreams – you won’t push yourself to your limits. I try to do the best I can in whatever I’m pursuing. Whatever I’m doing, I’m doing it 100%.’ (Sonny Bill Williams)

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Tongan Heroes
$14.95 – $29.95 + GST
Tongan Heroes is the third book in the Pasifika Heroes series. It follows We Are the Rock (Niuean) and Samoan Heroes.

Tongan Heroes tells the inspirational stories of achievers who have Tongan ancestry. It includes legends like Muni and Kavaoanu; historical figures such as Queen Salote Tupou III and Professor Futa Helu; and contemporary heroes like Manu Vatuvei, Jonah Lomu, The Jets, and Dr Konai Helu Thaman. The book is written to inspire young Tongans, to encourage reading and promote literacy. The book is illustrated by Samoan comic book artist, Michel Mulipola.

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Steppin’ with Benji Marshall
$9.95 + GST
Steppin’ with Benji Marshall is published by Reading Warrior. Reading Warrior creates resources that help students learn about their own cultures, strengthen their literacy and inspire them with stories of positive role models and achievers.

Steppin’ with Benji Marshall is the inspirational story of how a young Kiwi boy from a small town, stepped through the many challenges life threw his way to become one of the best rugby league players in the world! The book aims to inspire young people to achieve their dreams no matter what struggles they may face.

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Rugby: The Players, the Skills and the Style
$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
Who are the best kickers in rugby history?
The best tacklers?
The best passers?

Rugby: The Players, the Skills and the Style has the answers to these questions

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Rugby: The History
$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
Who brought the game of rugby to New Zealand?
What’s the inspiring meaning behind the silver fern?
How did the All Blacks get their name?
What are the rules of wheelchair rugby?

Rugby: The History has the answers to these questions.

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Golden Kiwis
$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
Golden Kiwis tells the inspirational and sometimes unknown stories behind every Olympic gold medal won by New Zealanders.

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