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The Biggest Kiwi in the World
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A True NZ Story Join Danny Fisher, his granddaughter Pru, and his dog Kiwi as they take you back in time... To 1919, when our national emblem—the KIWI—was carved into the chalky slopes of Beacon Hill, above Sling Camp in Southern England by NZ soldiers at...
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A True NZ Story: Join Danny Fisher, his granddaughter Pru, and dog Kiwi as they journey back to 1919, when NZ soldiers carved the KIWI into Beacon Hill, England. Learn how Danny helped save it in 1980, and how today, the Kiwi stands proudly as a Heritage England monument.
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A True NZ Story
Join Danny Fisher, his granddaughter Pru, and his dog Kiwi as they take you back in time...
To 1919, when our national emblem—the KIWI—was carved into the chalky slopes of Beacon Hill, above Sling Camp in Southern England by NZ soldiers at the end of WW1.
Discover how our Kiwi was saved from extinction by Danny Fisher, a British soldier, and his men in 1980.
And how now our Kiwi is a Heritage England monument, still standing proudly on Beacon Hill.
The Biggest Kiwi in the World by Colleen Brown brings this fascinating tale to life, celebrating a unique piece of history.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780473738686
Publisher: Colleen Brown
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 March 2025
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Colleen Brown
Illustration: 30 colour illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Emma Lay
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 210.0mm
Height: 260.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 40
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About the Author
Colleen Brown lives in South Auckland, and has a varied background spanning education, politics, and disability. She has a master's degree in education policy, and has served on the Manukau City Council and been a Counties Manukau representative on the DHB. As well as being an author, she is a public speaker, a disability advocate, and a writer for the Listener, with a focus on South Auckland.
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