The Sampling – Excerpts

The Sampling: Stepping Up

David Hill’s newest novel is a fast-paced, powerfully told novel for middle-grade readers about limb loss, resilience and becoming excited about the future again. Here’s the first chapter … Stepping UpDavid HillPenguin$21.99Buy now

The Sampling: Taniwha

We’re sharing a glimpse at Gavin Bishop’s newest epic work, ‘a monster-sized book about the mythical monsters of Aotearoa’! Taniwha was launched last week, and explores pūrākau and stories of taniwha from all around Aotearoa. TaniwhaGavin BishopPenguin$40.00Buy now

The Sampling: The Boo Zoo

Happy Halloween! The Boo Zoo by Kyle Mewburn and Lisa Allen is a celebration of spookiness and great fun. Halloween in Aotearoa is still a little divisive. Whether you think it’s an American-imported opportunity for crass commercialism or a great…

The Sampling: Tales of Curiosity

Sonya McArthur Hokitika Biodiversity ranger Sonya McArthur has created a treasury of illustrated stories inviting nine to twelve year olds to slow down and look at the world around them. Tales of Curiosity introduces readers to twin boys on different…

The Sampling: Leonardo’s Dragon

Donovan Bixley Leonardo’s Dragon presents stories based on myths and legends from around the world, but places dragons at the centre of each story—rather than the cause of a quest or slaying. Donovan Bixley’s newest book is a must for…