The Boy of the Painted Cave

by Justin Denzel
The Boy of the Painted Cave
Author: Justin Denzel
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 162
Release: 1996-04-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 110107793X
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Tao is an outcast. Unlike the great hunters of his clan, Tao does not want to kill the wild bears or woolly mammoths of the hunt. Instead he wants only to paint them. But only Chosen Ones can be cave painters. What's more, Volt, the clan leader, violently despises Tao. And when the other clan members discover Tao's secret talent, they cast him out into the wilderness alone. There, he befriends a wild wolf dog named Ram, and the mysterious Graybeard, who teaches him the true secret of the hunt.

The Life Before Us by Romain Gary (Book Analysis)

by Bright Summaries
The Life Before Us by Romain Gary (Book Analysis)
Author: Bright Summaries
Publisher: BrightSummaries.com
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2015-10-08
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 2806270189
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Unlock the more straightforward side of The Life Before Us with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Life Before Us by Romain Gary, an insightful story that discusses one of the pressing issues in society. It tells the story of Momo, a young boy with an active imagination, and his relationship with Madame Rosa, the Auschwitz survivor and ex-prostitute who takes care of him. Gary published the novel anonymous, sparking a worldwide mystery regarding the true identity of the author of this popular work. It was not until Gary's death that he was revealed as the writer, earning him instant recognition. This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: • A complete plot summary • Character studies • Key themes and symbols • Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

Maori Boy

by Witi Ihimaera
Maori Boy
Author: Witi Ihimaera
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
Total Pages: 493
Release: 2014-11-07
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1869797272
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This is the first volume of Witi Ihimaera's enthralling, award-winning memoir, packed with stories from the formative years of this much-loved writer. Witi Ihimaera is a consummate storyteller — one critic calling him one of our ‘finest and most memorable’. Some of his best stories, however, are about his own life. This honest, stirring work tells of the family and community into which Ihimaera was born, of his early life in rural New Zealand, of family secrets, of facing anguish and challenges, and of laughter and love. As Ihimaera recounts the myths that formed his early imagination, he also reveals the experiences from real life that wriggled into his fiction. Alive with an inventive, stimulating narrative and vividly portrayed relatives, this memoir is engrossing, entertaining and moving, but, more than this, it is also a vital record of what it means to grow up Maori. Winner of the Ockham New Zealand Book Award 2016 for the General Non Fiction category.

Suicide Squad: The Official Movie Novelization

by Marv Wolfman
Suicide Squad: The Official Movie Novelization
Author: Marv Wolfman
Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
Total Pages: 287
Release: 2016-08-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1785651684
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Assemble a team of the world’s most dangerous imprisoned super criminals, provide them the most powerful arsenal at the government’s disposal, and send them to defeat an enigmatic, unstoppable enemy. U.S. intelligence officer Amanda Waller has gathered a group of disparate, despicable individuals with next to nothing to lose. Once they figure out they were chosen to fail, will the Suicide Squad resolve to die beating the odds, or decide it’s every man for himself?

The Third Day, the Frost: Tomorrow Series 3

by John Marsden
The Third Day, the Frost: Tomorrow Series 3
Author: John Marsden
Publisher: Pan Australia
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2010-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1742624545
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BOOK 3 IN THE AWARD-WINNING TOMORROW SERIES "The best series for Australian teens of all time." The Age "Compulsively readable" New York Times "Australia's king of young adult fiction" The Australian Live what you believe in... die fighting for it. The third day comes a frost... a killing frost. The enemy spreads across the land, cold and relentless. They invade. They destroy. They kill. Only the heroism of Ellie and her friends can stop them. When hot courage meets icy death, who will win through? Fans of Veronica Roth, Suzanne Collins and John Flanagan will love John Marsden.

Potiki

by Patricia Grace
Potiki
Author: Patricia Grace
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2001-09-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1742287913
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Patricia Grace's classic novel is a work of spellbinding power in which the myths of older times are inextricably woven into the political realities of today. In a small coastal community threatened by developers who would ravage their lands it is a time of fear and confusion – and growing anger. The prophet child Tokowaru-i-te-Marama shares his people's struggles against bulldozers and fast money talk. When dramatic events menace the marae, his grief threatens to burst beyond the confines of his twisted body. His all-seeing eye looks forward to a strange and terrible new dawn. Potiki won the New Zealand Book Awards in 1987.

Dawn Raid

by Pauline Vaeluaga Smith
Dawn Raid
Author: Pauline Vaeluaga Smith
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2021-03-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1646140222
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Imagine this: You're having an amazing family holiday, one where everyone is there and all 18 of you are squeezed into one house. All of sudden it's 4 o'clock in the morning and there's banging and yelling and screaming. The police are in the house pulling people out of bed ... Sofia is like most 12-year-old girls in New Zealand. How is she going to earn enough money for those boots? WHY does she have to give that speech at school? Who is she going to be friends with this year? It comes as a surprise to Sofia and her family when her big brother, Lenny, starts talking about protests, "overstayers", and injustices against Pacific Islanders by the government. Inspired by the Black Panthers in America, a group has formed called the Polynesian Panthers, who encourage immigrant and Indigenous families across New Zealand to stand up for their rights. Soon the whole family becomes involved in the movement. Told through Sofia's diary entries, with illustrations throughout, Dawn Raid is the story of one ordinary girl living in extraordinary times, learning how to stand up and fight.

Emerald Star

by Jacqueline Wilson
Emerald Star
Author: Jacqueline Wilson
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2013-09-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1448193680
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'I am Emerald . . . Star,' I announced, giving birth to my new self right that moment. Brave, feisty Hetty Feather is back on another fantastic adventure! Since leaving the Foundling Hospital, Hetty has seen her fair share of drama, excitement, tragedy and loss. After the death of her beloved mama, she sets off to find a real home at last - starting with the search for her father. But Hetty is no longer a simple country girl, and begins to fear she'll never truly belong anywhere. And even when she is reunited with her beloved childhood sweetheart Jem, Hetty still longs for adventure - especially when an enchanting figure from her past makes an unexpected reappearance. Could a more exciting future lie ahead for Hetty? A brilliant end-of-series novel, the sort with just the right amount of tragedy, love, adventure and excitement. - The Guardian Enter the amazing world of Hetty Feather and follow her adventures throughout the series: 1. Hetty Feather 2. Sapphire Battersea 3. Emerald Star 4. Diamond

An Unexpected Hero: Pow Pow Pig 1

by Anh Do
An Unexpected Hero: Pow Pow Pig 1
Author: Anh Do
Publisher: A&U Children's
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2021-08-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781760526405
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Who do you call when the world is ending? I dunno, but we've got this crew! An awesome new time-travelling adventure from the mega-bestselling author of Wolf Girl and Ninja Kid.