The Letterbox Tree

Name: The Letterbox Tree
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781760656201
Price: 18.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

By Rebecca Lim and Kate Gordon

0.0 (0 reviews)

3.99

( 82 ratings, 20 reviews)

Summary

The Letterbox Tree by Rebecca Lim and Kate Gordon is a children's adventure that unfolds in a mysterious small town where letters mysteriously appear in an old tree. Two friends embark on a heartwarming and imaginative quest to uncover the secrets behind these messages, discovering the power of friendship and courage along the way. This story captivates young readers with its blend of mystery, adventure, and heartfelt moments.
Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

$18⁹⁹

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

The Letterbox Tree

$18⁹⁹

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you love stories that blend mystery, family ties, and environmental themes. Set against the lush backdrop of Australia, it's a heartfelt tale that encourages young readers to explore nature and understand its fragile beauty. With an engaging narrative and rich illustrations, it captivates the imagination and inspires a deep appreciation for our planet.

FANTASY 5 Oct 2026

Standalone Sci-Fi & Fantasy Novels I Keep Recommending

These are the standalone Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels that Lizzy has loved and keeps recommending...

AUTHOR SIGNING 5 Oct 2026

Li Chen visits Book Hero

We were so excited to have the incredible author and illustrator Li Chen come to...

THE BOOK BRIEFING 2 Oct 2026

The Book Briefing: 2nd October

Get stuck in with all the latest from the literary world including book announcements, controversies...

FICTION 1 Oct 2026

The Book Hero Team's September Reads

September was an especially busy month for the Book Hero team as we did the...

Come Celebrate New Zealand Bookshop Day with Us!

Next Saturday, New Zealand celebrates Bookshop Day - a day to celebrate the special place...

Description

Two of Australia’s most acclaimed and high-profile writers co-author a sensitive and ultimately hopeful story about our growing climate crisis.

With sea levels rising, and the land deforested, over-mined, and affected by bushfires and drought, Tasmania is increasingly marooned, its people abandoned. Nyx’s father wants them to leave while they still can, but for Nyx, West Hobart is all she’s ever known, and where her mother is buried. She seeks solace in the single surviving tree near her home - an 80-foot pine that has defied all odds.

Bea, too, finds solace in the tree, and facing a move to the mainland herself, leaves a despairing note, wedged into a hole in its trunk. Nyx finds the note and writes back. But Nyx and Bea don’t realise how special their tree truly is…

The Letterbox Tree unfolds as a tender story of connection, hope, and resilience in the face of environmental challenges.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Letterbox Tree by Rebecca Lim and Kate Gordon is a compelling children’s novel that skilfully combines themes of friendship, climate change, and survival. Targeted at readers aged 10–14, it communicates a strong message about the impact of present actions on the future. Structured with alternating perspectives, the book has been praised for its heartfelt writing, relatable characters, and engaging plot lines, resonating emotionally with young adults concerned about environmental issues. The friendship between the main characters, Bea and Nyx, is highlighted as a touching core element of the story.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760656201

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 May 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 174g

Pages: 240

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kate Gordon Rebecca Lim Young Adult

About the Author

Rebecca Lim is an award-winning writer, illustrator and editor and the author of over twenty books, including Tiger Daughter (a Victorian Premier's Literary Award-winner), The Astrologer's Daughter (A Kirkus Best Book and CBCA Notable Book) and the bestselling Mercy. Her work has been shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards, NSW Premier's Literary Awards, Queensland Literary Awards, CBCA Book of the Year Awards and Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards, shortlisted multiple times for the Aurealis Awards and Davitt Awards, and longlisted for the Gold Inky Award, the Margaret and Colin Roderick Literary Award and the David Gemmell Legend Award. She is a co-founder of Voices from the Intersection and co-editor of Meet Me at the Intersection, a groundbreaking anthology of YA #OwnVoice memoir, poetry and fiction.

Kate Gordon grew up in a very bookish house, in a small town by the sea in Tasmania. After studying performing arts and realising she was a terrible actor, Kate decided to become a librarian. She never stopped writing and, in 2009, she applied for and won a Varuna fellowship, which led to all sorts of lovely writer things happening. Kate's first book, Three Things About Daisy Blue, was published in 2010. Her most recent publications are the middle-grade novels in the "Direleafe Hall" series, and Aster’s Good, Right Things, which won the CBCA Book of the Year for Younger Readers.

Also by Kate Gordon

View all

Aster's Good, Right Things

WINNER OF THE CBCA BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021 - YOUNGER READERS. "I can’t let go of them – the good, right things—because if I do I’ll turn into a cloud and I’ll float away, and a storm will come and blow me to nothing." Aster attends a school for gifted kids, but she doesn’t think she’s special at all....

By Kate Gordon

Paperback

$19⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Aster's Next, Good Thing

Things have changed in Aster’s life, and she’s really not okay. Her dad is the one person who has always been there for her, but now Aster feels like she’s being pushed out—like the space that used to be hers is getting smaller and smaller. The good, right things—she did them because she was scared of not being seen, of...

By Kate Gordon

Paperback

$19⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Esme in the Limelight

Esme doesn’t like the girl she sees in the mirror. Not pretty enough. Not thin enough. Not smart enough or talented enough. Nothing at all like her big sister, Ro. Then, a new friend comes into her life—a friend who wants Esme to be exactly who she is, or so Esme thinks. For a while, Esme likes who she sees...

By Kate Gordon

Paperback

$19⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Juno Jones, Book Sleuth

When Juno Jones’s (Former Kid Who Doesn’t Like Reading) first-ever favourite book goes missing, she convinces Miss Tippett to turn their classroom into a courtroom so she can present her evidence, unmask the culprit and—more importantly—get her book back! With her list of possible suspects ranging from friends to foes (both human and alien), Juno is sure it’s only a...

By Kate Gordon

Paperback

$14⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Juno Jones, Epic Explorer # 5

Nothing could stop Juno helping her secret ninja friend, Futoshi, defeat the Alien Lizard Men before they take over the world—except a book-themed school camp, of course! It wasn’t so great that Bella and her wannabe-pop-star clones were going too, but even that couldn’t spoil her excitement at spending time with the two best things in life: friends and books....

By Kate Gordon

Paperback

$15⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Juno Jones, Mystery Writer

A disaster has happened! Again. Muttonbird Bay Primary is once again under threat of closure, and Juno Jones is pretty sure the Alien Lizard Men are involved. But that's not all… Shy Vi is missing, Miss Tippett is acting VERY strangely, and everyone keeps turning to Juno Jones to solve the mysteries. Even Perfect Paloma wants Juno's help... If Juno...

By Kate Gordon

Paperback

$14⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Juno Jones, Rival Reader # 4

A DISASTER HAS ACTUALLY HAPPENED – THE SCHOOL HAS CLOSED. Not Muttonbird Bay Primary, of course, but their neighbour Pademelon Point. When five new kids join Juno Jones' class, Juno must do whatever she can to keep her title as the school's Super Reader. Her greatest rival is Tess Golightly—a warrior maiden and ace reader with a pet Gryphon. Everyone...

By Kate Gordon

Paperback

$14⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
The Ballad of Melodie Rose

A heartfelt story of one girl's determination to save her beloved home and the lyrical companion tale to The Heartsong of Wonder Quinn. When Melodie Rose is abandoned on the doorstep of Direleafe Hall, she realises she must be a ghost. Strangely, she is not sad. With the three other ghostly girls who haunt the school and a gloomy crow...

By Kate Gordon

Paperback

$17⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
The Calling of Jackdaw Hollow

An evocative story about one odd boy searching for his place in the world, perfect for anyone who has ever wondered where their path might lead. When Jackdaw Hollow is orphaned by a lightning strike, he is taken in by the headmistress of Direleafe Hall. Even though he grows up with her love and care, he feels undeserving, as if...

By Kate Gordon

Paperback

$17⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
The Haunting of Hindmarsh Hall

In the small town of Table Cape Bay, Rocko Jarvis is the least cool kid there is, while his 15-year-old sister Pen is the exact opposite. With his best friend Cosmo, he has tried everything to turn that around. A movie club, a Chinese Checkers club, a Lego club – even a pink polo shirt club. In a last-ditch effort...

By Kate Gordon

Paperback

$18⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
The Heartsong of Wonder Quinn

A lonely orphan called Wonder Quinn yearns for a friend in this enchanting fairytale celebrating friendship, bravery, and the importance of staying true to yourself. Lonely orphan Wonder Quinn lives in the attic of Direleafe Hall with only a gloomy crow for company. Every year she hopes to make a true friend, and every year her heart breaks when she...

By Kate Gordon

Paperback

$17⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Small Acts

From acclaimed authors Kate Foster and Kate Gordon, a special story about being kind to others... and yourself. There are people everywhere who need help, who might seem okay on the outside but aren’t on the inside. People whose whole entire day can be changed ... Josh wants a friend but he doesn’t know how to find somewhere to belong...

By Kate Foster and Kate Gordon

Paperback

$19⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks

Also by Rebecca Lim

View all

Meet Me at the Intersection

Meet Me at the Intersection is an anthology of short fiction, memoir, and poetry by authors who are First Nations, People of Colour, LGBTIQA+, or living with disability. The focus of the anthology is on Australian life as seen through each author's unique and seldom heard perspective. With works by Ellen van Neerven, Graham Akhurst, Kyle Lynch, Ezekiel Kwaymullina, Olivia...

By Rebecca Lim

Paperback

$24⁰⁰

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Aussie STEM Stars: Eddie Woo

Age range 9 to 14 Aussie STEM Stars is an inspiring children's series that celebrates Australia's experts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Eddie Woo has already packed a lot into his short life. An Australian High School Maths teacher, education ambassador and advisor, author, TV host, and YouTube sensation, Eddie has been putting the magic in maths for the...

By Rebecca Lim

Paperback

$17⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Tiger Daughter

WINNER: 2022 CBCA Book of the Year, Older Readers WINNER: 2022 Victorian Premier's Literary Awards, People's Choice SHORTLISTED: 2022 Prime Minister's Literary Awards, Young Adult Literature SHORTLISTED: 2022 NSW Premier's Literary Award, Ethel Turner Prize for Young People's Literature SHORTLISTED: 2022 NSW Premier's Literary Award, Multicultural NSW Award SHORTLISTED: 2022 Margaret and Colin Roderick Literary Award SHORTLISTED: 2021 QLD Literary...

By Rebecca Lim

Paperback

$19⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Our Family Dragon: A Lunar New Year Story

I can't wait till the dragon gets here! It's New Year's Eve - the Lunar New Year. We are in Australia, but Baba says people around the world have celebrated it for thousands of years. It's my very favourite time. Especially when the dragon is coming. A gorgeous story that celebrates family, tradition, and the magic of the season. Our...

By Rebecca Lim

Hardback

$27⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Two Sparrowhawks in a Lonely Sky

WINNER: 2024 NSW Premier's History Awards, Young People's History PrizeWINNER: 2024 Book Links Award for Children's Historical FictionSHORTLISTED: 2024 Prime Minister's Literary Awards, Children's LiteratureSHORTLISTED: 2024 Margaret and Colin Roderick Literary AwardSHORTLISTED:2024 ARA Historical Novel PrizeWhat if you were forced to set sail for a country that didn't want you, to meet a father you couldn't remember? Thirteen-year-old Fu, his...

By Rebecca Lim

Paperback

$19⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
The Graduate

A gripping new legal thriller from a beloved Australian author, perfect for fans of The Murder Rule and Prima Facie. New graduate Fei Fei Chou is an outlier at her prestigious law firm. She's too quiet.She wears too much makeup.She’s only here because the boss has a thing for Asians. But Fei isn’t here to climb the corporate ladder –...

By Rebecca Lim

Paperback

$31⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$36⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships today
The Relic of the Blue Dragon: Children of the Dragon 1

SHORTLISTED: Davitt Awards 2019 SHORTLISTED: Aurealis Awards 2018 Harley gave a little shiver as he peered at the mysterious girl's message. She'd written: DRAGON KING RETURNS Harley Spark is just an ordinary thirteen-year-old kid who lives with his mum, Delia. Rumour has it that his dad, Ray, is an international crime figure with a talent for nicking old, valuable things....

By Rebecca Lim

Paperback

Sold Out

More from Children's Books

View all

Gruffalo Granny

The brand new Gruffalo picture book from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The Gruffalo said to his daughter one day, "Your Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay." Return to the deep dark wood with the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years, and meet Gruffalo Granny as she visits the Gruffalo family. This fresh and exciting new Gruffalo adventure...

By Julia Donaldson

Hardback

$24⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$30⁰⁰~~

Backorder
Ships mid October
New Release

Wahine

From a majestic mermaid to a clay woman, the creator of glaciers to the mother of gardening, discover powerful wahine and how their stories shaped the world around us. Wahine introduces readers to twelve purakau of brave, bold, and inspiring women of Aotearoa. A beautifully illustrated collection that will delight the whole whanau, from award-winning illustrator Isobel Joy Te Aho-White....

By Isobel Joy Te Aho-White

Hardback

$31⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$39⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

The Sweet As Looky Book

Can you find all the chocolate fish? Is it possible for kiwi to fly? Can you spot the difference? See Aotearoa New Zealand through the eyes of award-winning artist Donovan Bixley in The Sweet As Looky Book. Use your finest skills to seek out pirates in the Bay of Islands and birds in Rakiura Stewart Island. Get in a car...

By Donovan Bixley

Hardback

$22⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$27⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

The Day of the Dinosaur Disaster

Angry anacondas, blizzarding blobs, carnivorous cactuses ... what kind of twisted curse will Glam-Evil think up this time?!Only it's not just Glam-Evil's curse the gang needs to worry about; they've got a few other problems, too. Swooping Pteranodons, a hungry T-Rex, a missing mother, and ... is that ... an ASTEROID?!Join MILES AND JONES as they face their biggest challenge...

By Sam Smith

Paperback

$14⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$14⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

The Neverfear

A world of richly-imagined wonder Cressida Cowell It’s the Midsummer Feast on the Islet of Glimt and on this magical moonlit evening, the word on everyone’s lips is bandits. Reports of masked men burning villages are spreading throughout the Archipelago, but worse is still to come: Christopher and Anya are ambushed and one of the people they love most is...

By Katherine Rundell

Paperback

$19⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$22⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

Mari the Unwonderful Witch

A charming, cosy and thought-provoking tale about a wonderfully unconventional little witch, by bestselling author of BUTTER, Asako Yuzuki. Perfect for fans of WICKED, KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE, and THE HATMAKERS series by Tamzin Merchant - and anyone who likes an enchanting adventure with just a hint of mischief. Mari the Unwonderful Witch introduces us to Mari, an eleven-year-old witch who...

By Asako Yuzuki

Paperback

$19⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$24⁰⁰~~

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

Animalia 40th Anniversary Edition

A beautiful, foiled collector's edition to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Graeme Base's classic and bestselling Australian picture book, Animalia. Embark on a fantastical alphabetic adventure where each turn of the page unveils a rich tapestry of intricate illustrations tied to a unique letter of the alphabet. More than 5 million copies sold worldwide Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA)...

By Graeme Base

Hardback

$29⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$35⁰⁰~~

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

The Comeback Kid

Charlie Boy might be just an ordinary kid, but he's about to get into some EXTRA-ordinary trouble... Get ready for this funny, fast-paced, friendship adventure with lots of kick. Meet Charlie Boy: skinny, small, looks like a strand of spaghetti. He and his best friend, Rocky the Lower Hutt Chief, are good at getting into trouble together. But when Charlie...

By Airana Ngarewa

Paperback

$17⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$19⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

Millie from Milford

Based on the true story of Ruth Shaw and her husband Lance looking after a baby seal that had been shot between the eyes. Millie from Milford lives in Milford Sound, the number one tourist destination in Aotearoa New Zealand. After Millie was checked by a vet, she was taken to Ruth and Lance's home to be looked after until...

By Ruth Shaw

Paperback

$22⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$27⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

The Case of the Tall Stranger: Violet and the Velvets 4

But disaster strikes when guitarist Jack breaks his wrist and can no longer play. On top of that, all their hard work fundraising has fallen short! When help comes from unexpected channels, the Velvets make it to the Big Apple just in time to compete against the best kid bands in the whole world, including their new rivals the Blazer...

By Rachael King

Paperback

$16⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$18⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

Pocket Observology

Pocket Observology is a practical field guide designed for those who love to explore and understand the natural world around them. Slip this guide out of your pocket to identify, measure, compare, or find clues to the things you encounter every day in nature. This pocket guide is a useful tool and a fun reminder of how to engage with...

By Giselle Clarkson

Paperback

$23⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$27⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

Minecraft Annual 2027

The official Minecraft Annual 2027, full of updates, builds, activities, and more! Discover all there is to know about the past year of Minecraft in this exciting annual. Stuffed to the brim with updates, activities, step-by-step builds, and tips and tricks for the game, this book is a must-have for any minecrafter. This year’s annual includes: Mob guides on happy...

By Mojang AB

Hardback

$19⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$24⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships today

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 100,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.