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Hollyer, Belinda
2 Reviews
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4-6
Mini's sister Kate runs away after increasingly vituperative arguments with their parents. Mini eventually coaxes out the truth: Kate was adopted, and an ill-considered decision by their parents has upset her. It stretches credulity when Mini uses her well-honed geography skills to find her sister. Nevertheless, Mini is an appealing character, and issues of identity and family relationships will resonate with readers.
Reviewer: Carolyn Shute
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4-6
Jessye lives with her grandmother in a traditional Maori community, but periodically her flaky mother comes to whisk her off to Auckland. When Mum's new boyfriend proposes a shady deal involving Nana's land, Jessye must choose between pleasing her mother and honoring her heritage. The slowly unfolding story paints a resonant picture of a girl struggling to find her way. Glos.
Reviewer: Hannah Rodgers Barnaby
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