| Author: | Liz van der Laarse | ISBN: | 9780473262655 |
| Publisher: | Bushmansfriend Limited | Publication: | October 14, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Liz van der Laarse |
| ISBN: | 9780473262655 |
| Publisher: | Bushmansfriend Limited |
| Publication: | October 14, 2013 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Trouble seems to have a way of finding Luke: tagging, stealing, fighting, and skipping school. When his grandfather takes him north for some time out, Luke finds a very different life – living at the end of a dirt road and going to a school where image counts for nothing.
But after a summer term of fishing, bodysurfing and playing touch rugby, his trip back home for the holidays is disappointing. The bullies are still there, Mum never has any money and the city is no fun without it.
Back up north again with his grandfather, a fishing trip turns to disaster and Luke is faced with a terrible choice...
‘Not Even’ is used in New Zealand schools as a class set in grades/years 7-8, and in junior secondary classes with reluctant readers.
Interest level 9-14 years.
Award for ‘Not Even’
The Children’s Literature Foundation of New Zealand
Notable New Zealand Children’s and Young Adult Books 2002
Junior Fiction List
Reviews of ‘Not Even’
“This short, very readable book effectively contrasts the values of city life with those of a small Maori community. Colloquial language and realistic family situations offer street credibility. Recommended.” Bill Nagelkerke in ‘Magpies’.
“A great inspirational New Zealand book.” Kids’ Page, Waitakere Libraries
“A positive, realistic story about family and life in a small rural community.” Jabberwocky Top Ten April 2003: Titles suitable for years/grades 7 and 8[English Online.]
Recommended Books for Boys 2011
List created by Wayne Mills M.Ed.
Faculty of Education, University of Auckland
Serialised in the New Zealand Herald ‘Kids into Books’.
Trouble seems to have a way of finding Luke: tagging, stealing, fighting, and skipping school. When his grandfather takes him north for some time out, Luke finds a very different life – living at the end of a dirt road and going to a school where image counts for nothing.
But after a summer term of fishing, bodysurfing and playing touch rugby, his trip back home for the holidays is disappointing. The bullies are still there, Mum never has any money and the city is no fun without it.
Back up north again with his grandfather, a fishing trip turns to disaster and Luke is faced with a terrible choice...
‘Not Even’ is used in New Zealand schools as a class set in grades/years 7-8, and in junior secondary classes with reluctant readers.
Interest level 9-14 years.
Award for ‘Not Even’
The Children’s Literature Foundation of New Zealand
Notable New Zealand Children’s and Young Adult Books 2002
Junior Fiction List
Reviews of ‘Not Even’
“This short, very readable book effectively contrasts the values of city life with those of a small Maori community. Colloquial language and realistic family situations offer street credibility. Recommended.” Bill Nagelkerke in ‘Magpies’.
“A great inspirational New Zealand book.” Kids’ Page, Waitakere Libraries
“A positive, realistic story about family and life in a small rural community.” Jabberwocky Top Ten April 2003: Titles suitable for years/grades 7 and 8[English Online.]
Recommended Books for Boys 2011
List created by Wayne Mills M.Ed.
Faculty of Education, University of Auckland
Serialised in the New Zealand Herald ‘Kids into Books’.
