The Bone Tree

Name: The Bone Tree
Brand: Hachette New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781869718381
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By Airana Ngarewa

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A story of two brothers, born and raised in the shadow of Taranaki Maunga, from major new literary talent and No. 1 bestselling author Airana Ngarewa. Kauri and Black's mum has been gone six months now. Their dad is barely holding on and the threat of... Read More

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A story of two brothers, born and raised in the shadow of Taranaki Maunga, from major new literary talent and No. 1 bestselling author Airana Ngarewa.

Kauri and Black's mum has been gone six months now. Their dad is barely holding on and the threat of child services taking Black looms large. Kauri won't let that happen, and so he embarks on a journey into their family's past. The only way to break the cycle of violence is to understand where it all began.

But when an accident brings child services to their door, the race is on for Kauri to save his brother. And he will learn that no matter how brave or strong he is, he cannot do it alone.

A stunning and unforgettable story, perfect for fans of Aue by Becky Manawatu, Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera, and Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton.

One of Aotearoa's finest writers

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'An exquisitely written book . . . Ngarewa's skill with words is exceptional'

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781869718381

Publisher: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 June 2024

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Moa Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Born and raised in Patea, Airana Ngarewa (Ngati Ruanui, Nga Rauru, Ngaruahine) is the author of the bestselling novel The Bone Tree.He won the short story and poetry competitions at the Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Awards in 2022.

His writing has also been published by RNZ, NZ Herald, Newsroom and Landfall.

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