Like all weka, Aroha is curious and smart. When her tastebuds lead her into trouble, she finds herself snatched from her peaceful home in Grey and carried across the countryside. Alone in this strange new place, what is one young weka to do? Follow her instincts and find her way home, of course. Her journey takes her through farmland and swamp, across rivers and over mountains. Many dangers and other challenges face her but with courage and determination, one weka can go a long way. Aroha is a cheeky character, and her adventures should appeal to children aged seven and up. Adventure and...

From the Christchurch Writers Guild comes an eclectic collection of poetry and prose.

The kingdom of Madigaska is in turmoil. The King has died under suspicious circumstances and now his Queen has usurped the throne. The only remnant of the last ruler is an illegitimate orphan. Born many miles away, and raised by a peaceable fishing tribe, she knows little of her heritage, her destiny. But with the fierce Hunter, Noir, on her trail, what hope does she have? Set in an alternate world Madagascar, where the dominant life forms are lemurs with a level of technology equal to primitive tribes, "Lemurs: A Saga" contains true elements of Malagasy history and culture, intermingled with...

Late one night, I heard a strange sound... and followed my favorite pink striped sock into another world. A very scary world... This edition contains 14 full color illustrations, plus the font is blue, designed for easier reading for dyslexics and others with reading disabilities.

A monstrous child is born from the ground where a building fell. And the child is hungry...
A gladiator must make the ultimate choice, between freedom or friendship...
Deep in the heart of Brazil's desert forest, the world's rarest parrot is kidnapped by smugglers...

With all the different stories in the world begging to be told and all the genres and styles available for telling them, any community of writers is going to produce a spectra of stories. There is something for everyone in this collection of short fiction and poetry showcasing the interests and talents of...