Maurice Shadbolt

Shadbolt's classic novel of New Zealand in the 1960s.

Three lives, and those whose lives touch theirs are woven into a haunting whole.

Compelling and revealing, the often hectic and sometimes poignant tale of the life and times of New Zealand's foremost storyteller. From the Edge of the Sky by Maurice Shadbolt offers readers a captivating journey into the life of a celebrated writer, exploring both the chaos and the moments of deep emotion that shape the experiences of a storyteller at the...

A huge selection of Shadbolt's best stories written over a forty-year period, including his three Mansfield Short Story Award winners.

The impossible becomes possible... In Maurice Shadbolt's only known children's story, published here for the first time and delightfully illustrated by Renee Haggo, Thomas saves his town from a wandering mountain and provides an insight into why people paint. The Mountain Who Wanted to Live in a House is a magical tale that explores themes of creativity and community through...