Michael Grant is one of those authors that isn’t afraid to take chances. His Gone series is gritty, violent and absolutely fantastic! BZRK is the first book in his new series and Michael says ‘you’ve never read anything like it.’
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R.J. Palacio’s Wonder book trailer
R.J. Palacio’s brilliant new book Wonder has just been released in NZ. It’s an incredibly unique and wonderful story so grab a copy from your library or bookshop.
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Julianna Baggott’s Pure book trailer
Pure by Julianna Baggot is released in New Zealand today. I’ve just dived into Pressia and Partridge’s world and I’m loving Julianna’s fresh take on a post-apocalyptic society.
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The One and Only Ivan book trailer
The One and Only Ivan is the beautiful new book by Katherine Applegate. It’s due out in New Zealand in February and I’m reading it at the moment. I’ve fallen in love with Ivan and his friends and am trying to make the story last as I don’t want it to end.
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The Extinction Gambit book trailer
One of my favourite Australian authors, Michael Pryor will be joining me on the blog tomorrow to talk about his new book, The Extinction Gambit, the first in his new series, The Extraordinaires. I’m a huge fan of his Laws of Magic series (great mix of fantasy, history and political intrigue for kids/teens) so I’m eager to get my hands on a copy of The Extinction Gambit (due out December 1st). To whet your appetite here is a book trailer for it that Michael himself produced.
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Death Cure by James Dashner
James Dashner’s Maze Runner, the first in the Maze Runner trilogy, is one of my all-time favourite books (you can read my review on the Christchurch Kids Blog). It’s one of those books that is stuck in my head and I just couldn’t put down. There are only a handful of books that have totally blown me away and The Maze Runner is one of them. I’ve eagerly awaited the next books in the trilogy, The Scorch Trials, and finally, The Death Cure. I honestly can’t tell you much about the plot for fear of spoiling the trilogy for those who haven’t read it, but here is the blurb:
“Thomas knows that Wicked can’t be trusted, but they say the time for lies is over, that they’ve collected all they can from the Trials and now must rely on the Gladers, with full memories restored, to help them with their ultimate mission. It’s up to the Gladers to complete the blueprint for the cure to the Flare with a final voluntary test.
What Wicked doesn’t know is that something’s happened that no Trial or Variable could have foreseen. Thomas has remembered far more than they think. And he knows that he can’t believe a word of what Wicked says.
The time for lies is over. But the truth is more dangerous than Thomas could ever imagine.
Will anyone survive the Death Cure? “
All I can say is that The Death Cure is the perfect finale to an amazing series. Thomas and the Gladers have come through this terrifying ordeal and the group are completely changed by the end. James Dashner has managed to keep the suspense going throughout each book and keep us hanging out for The Death Cure to discover the truth. If you’re a fan of dystopian or post-apocalyptic worlds, like those from Hunger Games and Divergent, you need to read The Maze Runner Trilogy. You won’t regret it.
To get a taster of what to expect, watch this amazing book trailer:
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Frank Cottrell Boyce on Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again
I’m really excited about this book and can’t wait to see how Frank Cottrell Boyce will breath new life into Chitty.
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Rick Riordan talks about The Son of Neptune
The Son of Neptune is the latest book in the Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan. If you loved the Percy Jackson series you’ll love this new series with new demigods and mythical creatures. Percy Jackson even makes an appearance in The Son of Neptune.
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Countdown to Skulduggery Pleasant: Death Bringer
Skulduggery Pleasant is one of my favourite book characters and I always look forward to his latest battle against the forces of evil. Luckily I only have to wait a few more weeks as the sixth book, Death Bringer is due out in New Zealand on September 15. I can’t wait to be reunited with Skulduggery, Valkyrie, Ghastly and Tanith.
If you haven’t read any of the Skulduggery Pleasant books by Derek Landy I highly recommend them. They’re filled with action, mystery, thrills, chills, brilliant characters and perfectly-timed humour. If you want a taste of this awesome series, here’s the book trailer:
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The Bridge by Jane Higgins book trailer
The Bridge is the brilliant new dystopian thriller by New Zealand author, Jane Higgins. It is the very deserving winner of the 2010 Text Prize for Young Adult and Children’s Writing. I’m currently in the middle of it and don’t want to put it down. My review will be posted later this week.
In the mean time, here’s the blurb:
The City is divided. The bridges gated. In Southside, the hostiles live in squalor and desperation, waiting for a chance to overrun the residents of Cityside.
Nik is still in high school but destined for a great career with the Internal Security and Intelligence Services, the brains behind the war. But when ISIS comes recruiting, everyone is shocked when he isn’t chosen. There must be an explanation, but no one will talk about it. Then the school is bombed and the hostiles take the bridges. Buildings are burning, kids are dead, and the hostiles have kidnapped Sol. Now ISIS is hunting for Nik.
But Nik is on the run, with Sol’s sister Fyffe and ISIS hot on their trail. They cross the bridge in search of Sol, and Nik finds answers to questions he’d never dared to ask.
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