{"id":340468,"date":"2025-12-12T13:08:46","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T13:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/true-tales-of-courage-from-aotearoas-wildest-places\/"},"modified":"2025-12-12T13:08:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T13:08:46","slug":"true-tales-of-courage-from-aotearoas-wildest-places","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=340468","title":{"rendered":"True Tales of Courage from Aotearoa\u2019s Wildest Places"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"414\" data-start=\"305\"><strong data-end=\"325\" data-start=\"305\">Survive Aotearoa<\/strong> by Bronwyn Wall and Jonathan Kennett, illustrated by Kimberly Andrews (Kennett Brothers)<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"855\" data-start=\"416\">\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj1yBMPpm7HV_ErD1i6ejw3jTKxa02NpFduDyMTr6ICl79TUfTvgONa0fs6501RZ3LOdps1hKrRNTQqddsbkCnQX6PmNqvCr8IlZrt-OT-hEVPxoOvsfMpHLflQ4_yZR_e5_KjzUQ-r3bU74Faxi8kLaCWtgGmy3lBvecIW9qlTkZKL6SE5npdj06S5ZkI0\/s1442\/survive%20aotearoa.jpg\" style=\"clear: right;float: right;margin-bottom: 1em;margin-left: 1em\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1442\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj1yBMPpm7HV_ErD1i6ejw3jTKxa02NpFduDyMTr6ICl79TUfTvgONa0fs6501RZ3LOdps1hKrRNTQqddsbkCnQX6PmNqvCr8IlZrt-OT-hEVPxoOvsfMpHLflQ4_yZR_e5_KjzUQ-r3bU74Faxi8kLaCWtgGmy3lBvecIW9qlTkZKL6SE5npdj06S5ZkI0\/s320\/survive%20aotearoa.jpg\" width=\"240\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><em data-end=\"434\" data-start=\"416\">Survive Aotearoa<\/em> is the second book in this excellent nonfiction series, following <em data-end=\"520\" data-start=\"501\">Explore! Aotearoa<\/em>. In this new volume, readers are taken on sixteen remarkable true adventures that span the length of the motu\u2014from the Hokianga in the Far North to the icy expanse of Antarctica. Opposite the contents page sits a detailed map of New Zealand marking the locations of each event, inviting readers to trace the journeys before diving in.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1519\" data-start=\"857\">The stories are wide-ranging and gripping. Readers will meet lifesavers, gold miners, castaways, trampers, mountaineers, ice-sea scientists, hunters, rescuers, sailors, and more\u2014many of whose heroic feats are not widely known. The opening tale begins in 1863, with the sinking of the <em data-end=\"1151\" data-start=\"1141\">Delaware<\/em> and the extraordinary bravery of H\u016bria and her companions, who rescue drowning sailors in treacherous conditions. Maps, photographs, and a dramatic double-page illustration accompany the story, helping young readers visualise the danger and urgency of the moment. Told in a creative nonfiction style, each narrative pulls the reader straight into the unfolding drama.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1768\" data-start=\"1521\">Every chapter charts a journey from potential tragedy to hard-won survival. Themes of courage, resilience, teamwork, ingenuity, and determination run strongly throughout, making this an inspiring read for adventurous children and classrooms alike.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"2168\" data-start=\"1770\">The visuals are outstanding. Evocative illustrations, historic photographs, maps, and paintings add a rich, layered texture to the book. Award-winning illustrator <span data-end=\"1953\" data-start=\"1933\">Kimberly Andrews<\/span> brings each scene to life with researched, atmospheric watercolours that capture both the beauty and peril of Aotearoa\u2019s wild places. Her artwork enhances the emotional stakes and sense of immediacy in every story.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"2614\" data-start=\"2170\">Author <span data-end=\"2193\" data-start=\"2177\">Bronwyn Wall<\/span>\u2019s dynamic narrative style makes these real-life adventures accessible and compelling. A regular contributor to the Ministry of Education\u2019s <em data-end=\"2349\" data-start=\"2333\">Junior Journal<\/em>, <em data-end=\"2367\" data-start=\"2351\">School Journal<\/em>, and <em data-end=\"2384\" data-start=\"2373\">Connected<\/em> series, she has a well-honed ability to communicate complex events with clarity and excitement. She has also written and edited several adventure titles, including <em data-end=\"2579\" data-start=\"2549\">Harry Watson: The Mile Eater<\/em> and the <em data-end=\"2613\" data-start=\"2588\">Tararua Adventure Guide<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"2816\" data-start=\"2616\"><em data-end=\"2634\" data-start=\"2616\">Survive Aotearoa<\/em> is a superb addition to New Zealand nonfiction for young readers\u2014perfect for classrooms, libraries, and families who love action, history, and true stories of incredible human grit.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"2816\" data-start=\"2616\">ISBN: 978-1-738625352<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"2816\" data-start=\"2616\">RRP $39.90 (348 pages)<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"2816\" data-start=\"2616\">Reviewed by Maria Gill<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Survive Aotearoa by Bronwyn Wall and Jonathan Kennett, illustrated by Kimberly Andrews (Kennett Brothers) Survive Aotearoa is the second book in this excellent nonfiction series, following Explore! 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