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High-school student Haki needs to find the pounamu (greenstone ornament) that was stolen from him after a car crash by a mysterious old man who seems to know a lot about him. Haki's search brings him into conflict with his family, his friends and his school. In the process he must confront his fears and find a way to answer the challenge to serve his people and his land, fight a taniwha (monster), and grow into a warrior. Kura Toa is a superb read for students in the 12 - 16 age group that distils youth and indigenous issues into a seamless and easy-to-access narrative that has attracted a strong following in schools.

Going to school is a misery for Sean. Whatever he does to avoid the school bully, Mark Thomas and his mates always catch up with him. Then the students join Warrior Kids, a programme that teaches leadership and self-control. So begins a journey for Mark and Sean that has a predictable outcome for one boy and a surprise for the other.

In this short novel for younger readers, Tim Tipene depicts the reality of bullying—and strategies to address it—for children on both sides of the problem.