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My New Zealand Story
My New Zealand Story: Dawn Raid | Pauline Smith
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Like many 13-year-old girls, Sofias main worries are how to get some groovy go-go boots, and how not to die of embarrassment giving a speech at school! But when her older brother Lenny starts talking about marches and protests and overstayers, and how Pacific Islanders are being bullied by the police for their passports and papers, a shadow is cast over Sofias sunny teenage days. Through her heartfelt diary entries, we witness the terror of being dawn-raided and gain an insight into the courageous and tireless work of the Polynesian Panthers in the 1970s as they encourage immigrant families across New Zealand to stand up for their rights.
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Chittavrtti
Dawn Raid | Pauline Vaeluaga Smith
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Indigenous cultures are everywhere. To honor one we need to honor them all.

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ladyshmelton
Dawn Raid | Pauline Vaeluaga Smith
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A shorter novel written as a diary about a young New Zealand tween in 1976 as she learns about the "injustices against Pacific Islanders". Set against the backdrop of her daily life, it's easy to spot her transition from self-centered tween to someone concerned about bias and how it affects others. The ending felt abrupt, even if it had a certain element of growth and hope to it. A good choice for middle school reading to discuss bias.

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Well-executed middle grade fiction about an important, and shameful part of New Zealand History. I‘m so glad that our publishers support stories like this for our young people. #readharder2020

TrishB Lovely pic ❤️ 4y
ClairesReads @TrishB thank you!! 4y
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