Alexander Stronach's first novel The Dawnhounds won the country's top prize for science fiction and fantasy writing. Then it landed him a very big book deal. This is his story.
This essay mentions a suicide attempt; proceed with care.
About six months ago, my dreams came true. That phrase has
Kate Liggett receiving the plaque for her grandfather, photojournalist George Silk. The plaques, which have now been installed, each bear a QR code linking to a detailed online biography. Two inductees, acclaimed agricultural scientist Dr Philip Rolston and world champion Black Sox Robert Tangaroa attended the unveiling. Rolston said it was an honour for the inductees to be recognised by their hometown. He felt humbled to be included among names everybody growing up in Horowhenua had heard of. It was particularly special to receive the recognition at Horowhenua College, where his passion for science had been kindled by teacher and Māori All Black Vance Whiley.
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Inside in: X-Rays of Nature’s Hidden World by Jan Paul Schutten, illus. by Arie Van ‘t Riet, trans. by Laura Watkinson (Oct. 12, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-77164-679-6), provides a look at creatures and their natural habitats using x-ray techniques and photographs. Ages 2–7.
How Beautiful by Antonella Capetti, illus. by Melissa Castrillon (Nov. 2, $17.95, ISBN 978-1-77164-853-0). A curious caterpillar searches for the true meaning of the word
beautiful. Ages 4–8.
Little Narwhal, Not Alone by Tiffany Stone, illus. by Ashlyn Anstee (Oct. 12, $17.95, ISBN 978-1-77164-620-8). In a tale inspired by real events, a lost narwhal in search of other narwhals finds a pod of beluga whales instead. Ages 4–8.
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