New books on display at Hurunui District Library from 19 June - 26 June

 “Sarah’s key” by Tatiana de Rosnay

Paris, July 1942. Sarah, a ten-year-old girl, is taken with her parents by the French police as they go door to door arresting Jewish families in the middle of the night. Desperate to protect her younger brother, Sarah locks him in a bedroom cupboard - their secret hiding place - and promises to come back for him as soon as they are released. [Cover] 

 “The best of fathers” by Anne Baker

Childhood sweethearts Mary and Jonty have battled against the odds to be together. Forced to run away from home when Mary’s father disapproved of their relationship, they’ve managed to build a new life for themselves. And their happiness would be complete if they were blessed with a child. But tragically, it seems that’s not to be. Until one night when, in a violent storm, a yacht is dashed upon the rocks near their home. Mary and Jonty rush to the crew’s rescue and, amid terrible carnage, they save a baby. Although they know it is wrong, they keep the baby as their own. [Cover] 

  “You don’t need to smack” by Glen Stenhouse

This is a practical, encouraging guidebook for parents and caregivers who want to learn more about effective, non-violent ways of parenting children. From toddlers to teenagers, You Don’t Need to Smack offers workable solutions for dealing confidently with children’s difficult behaviour, and also suggests how to prevent problems from occurring in the first place. Glen Stenhouse, a well-known child psychologist, maintains that you don’t have to be an expert in order to be a good parent, but you do need to put simple, clear strategies in place in your home - and stick to them. Glen’s advice has been tried and tested in thousands of homes and has proven its worth. This is essential reading for all parents and caregivers. [Cover]

 “Box frame magic” by Lizzie O’Prey

Discover the three-dimensional versatility of box frames, and create fantastic decorative displays for your own home and to give as gifts. Demonstrates in detail how to build box frames in several simple styles, then shows ways to customize them using stains, varnishes, paints, metal leaf and other materials. [Cover] “Home truths” by Catriona MacLennan

Buying or selling a home can be very confusing. Even if you have been through the process many times before it is common to feel at the mercy of the so-called experts. Should you sell at auction? How effective are Open Homes? How easy is it to sell privately? Do you really need a LIM report before you buy? ‘Home Truths’ shows you how to ask the right questions, find the answers and regain confidence in your own decision-making abilities. [Cover]

To reserve any of these items please contact your local library or email info@hurunuilibraries.govt.nz

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