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Haunted
Georgia and her little brother meet a strange girl in a tumbledown old homestead who turns out to be a very lonely ghost – a thrilling story for intermediate ages in the Lightning Strikes series
Hideout
Roz runs away with her little sister to a lonely beach where she hopes they will find refuge from their family problems - a blend of adventure, romance and social issues written for teenagers
Furze the Fixer
When Dougal discovers a magical Scottish boggart in an old suitcase, he decides this is a chance to make some money – a whimsical Kiwi Bites story for younger readers
Cross Tides
Bel is in trouble, but when she is banished to a farm in the Marlborough Sounds she meets a ghost from the 1830s whose problems are far greater – a blend of history, adventure and romance written for teenagers
Fish Tale
Kathleen wants Grumpy the garden gnome to help cheer up her great-grandfather, but Grumpy has his own ideas (which all involve catching fish) - an intriguing Kiwi Bites story for younger readers
Ratso
Steven takes his pet rat on an exciting adventure to the beach - a Kiwi Bites story for younger readers
My Story: Land of Promise: The Diary of William Donahue, Gravesend to Wellington, 1839-40
William and his family are assisted emigrants to New Zealand, but after an arduous voyage they find their dreams of a happy new life are shattered - a historical story for intermediate and early secondary-aged readers
My Story: A Long Way From Home: The Diary of Lillian Glenmore, Warkworth, 1943
Lillian thinks that staying on her grandparents' farm will be boring, but that's before the countryside is invaded by thousands of US Marines training for war – a historical story for intermediate and early secondary-aged readers
Kev and Borax
Fairy godfather Kev (who's a punk) comes up with some hilarious ideas on how to help David outwit the bullies - an Aussie Bites story for younger readers
Out of the Deep and Other Stories from New Zealand and the Pacific, edited by Tessa Duder and Lorraine Orman
Sixteen stories (including one from each of the editors) reflecting the diverse cultures of New Zealand and its Pacific Island neighbours
Some authors maintain they don’t write for any specific age group. But librarians, teachers, parents and young readers often like to know the age range of a book’s intended readership. If you want to read a book beyond your recommended age level, check it out first with your parents or teacher - then go ahead!
I am sometimes asked if I have a specific age group in mind when I write a story. The answer to that is yes. I am often writing for a series, and series are always targeted at certain age groups as well as requiring particular kinds of stories.
Writing books for teenagers is quite different, much like writing for adults. My idea of what teenage girls like to read is a blend of several different genres - a mix of adventure, personal angst, romance, and a touch of fantasy for extra spice.
Ultimately, I'm writing these books for myself as a teenager - I always enjoyed reading a book with several plot strands, lots of secrets, and a satisfying ending.
I am sometimes asked if I have a specific age group in mind when I write a story. The answer to that is yes. I am often writing for a series, and series are always targeted at certain age groups as well as requiring particular kinds of stories.
Writing books for teenagers is quite different, much like writing for adults. My idea of what teenage girls like to read is a blend of several different genres - a mix of adventure, personal angst, romance, and a touch of fantasy for extra spice.
Ultimately, I'm writing these books for myself as a teenager - I always enjoyed reading a book with several plot strands, lots of secrets, and a satisfying ending.
