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Ann Packer: The varied finalists in the NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults

By Ann Packer
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9 Jun, 2023 05:00 PM5 mins to read

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The varied finalists in the NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults explore itching powder, an animated glove puppet and the Māori creation story.

The varied finalists in the NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults explore itching powder, an animated glove puppet and the Māori creation story.

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