De Goldi, Kate

After the deadly 2011 earthquakes in Christchurch, Eddy Smallbone must navigate the ruins of his hometown along with the ruins of his person a life. A Catholic-school dropout, Eddie is trying to break free from his eccentric uncle and mourn the death of his dog. Eddy starts a pet-sitting business, and meets an extraordinary cast of characters. Meanwhile, his former girlfriend is back in town and his best friend is suffering from a mysterious illness. As Christmas approaches, Eddy is forced to face the ghosts of his past in order to find a way forward.

Twelve-year-old Frankie Parsons has a quirky family, a wonderful best friend, and a head full of worrying questions that he shares with his mother each night, but when free-spirited Sydney arrives at school with questions of her own, Frankie is forced to face the ultimate ten p.m. question.

Perry decides to make an unconventional alphabet book with the help of her Gran, Honora Lee, and the other residents of the Santa Lucia rest home to help the residents connect with each other and their interests.

Twelve-year-old Frankie Parsons has a quirky family, a wonderful best friend, and a head full of worrying questions that he shares with his mother each night, but when free-spirited Sydney arrives at school with questions of her own, Frankie is forced to face the ultimate ten p.m. question.

Twelve-year-old Frankie Parsons has a quirky family, a wonderful best friend, and a head full of worrying questions that he shares with his mother each night, but when free-spirited Sydney arrives at school with questions of her own, Frankie is forced to face the ultimate ten p.m. question.