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Rugby League World tells you all you need to know about the world’s greatest game!
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‘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!” 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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Aesop in Niue! Tau Tala Fakataitai ha Esopa tells 21 of Aesop’s famous stories in a way that children today will enjoy. The stories are written in vagahau Niue and English so children can learn and have fun with both languages. Also included are fun activities that get children drawing and writing their own fables. They can use animals from their homes to create new stories, becoming storytellers in English and vagahau Niue.
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The second book in Reading Warrior’s new series Oceania Heritage is Sāmoa, published in 2025.
Written and illustrated by children of Sāmoa who live in Aotearoa, Sāmoa and other parts of the world, these are, in the children’s words, their expressions of aspects of Samoan life that are important to them. There are stories of history, celebrations, life events, and people of importance to them, as well as records of every day life such as favourite foods.
The contributors come from Samoan bilingual units at Flat Bush School and Richmond Road School in Aotearoa, Robert Louis Stevenson School in Sāmoa and from Samoan children living around the world in places as diverse as Morocco, Alaska, Sweden and Taiwan. The children were supported and encouraged by their principals, teachers, parents and other supporters to write and illustrate the stories.
This vibrant collection of material by children of ‘The Pearl of the Pacific’ includes a map of Sāmoa, 32 pieces of writing and 32 illustrations. Written by children for children, it provides a unique insight into the culture and history of Sāmoa.
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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, religion, celebrations, life events such as hifiulu (haircutting ceremony), and 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 School and Rowandale School in Aotearoa, Niue Primary School in Niue and from Niue children living around the world in places as diverse as Canada, Hawai’i, Wales, Australia, Japan and England. The groups of children were supported and encouraged by their principals, teachers, parents and other supporters to write 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 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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It’s Brian To’o! He’s a Samoan winger who smashes through tackles, scores seki tries, and shreds rugby league fields!
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BRIAN TO’O LIGHTS IT UP!
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It’s Jason Taumalolo! He’s a Tongan footballer who plays like a wrecking ball, a cyclone, an unstoppable force!
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JASON TAUMALOLO LIGHTS IT UP!
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It’s Payne Haas! He’s a Samoan footballer who rumbles up the field scattering defenders and setting up tries!
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PAYNE HAAS LIGHTS IT UP!
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It’s Isaiya Katoa! He’s a Tongan-Cook Islands rugby league player who bamboozles opponents with his slick skills to set up game-winning tries!
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ISAIYA KATOA LIGHTS IT UP!
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It’s the Warriors rugby league team. The men from Aotearoa New Zealand are lighting up the NRL!
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THE WARRIORS LIGHT IT UP!
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Drifting with Mad Mike is the spectacular story of how a young Kiwi driver achieved his dream of competing in one of the toughest drifting leagues in the world … Formula Drift! Learn how passion and determination helped Mike become one of the best drifters in the world, and how it can help you achieve your dreams too.
“I’ve shown what you can do with a dream if you work for it.” Mad Mike Whiddett.
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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 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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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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