Sophie, a girl struggling with her family's move from Auckland to rural Otago, visits the mysterious Moeraki Boulders. She discovers the spherical stones hold ancient memories and stories from Māori legend, which are awakened by the touch of the tide. Through connecting with these whispers of the past – tales of wreck, survival, patience, and joy – and with the gentle guidance of a local man...
When three tech-savvy friends—Kenji, Mei, and Hiro—discover a malicious digital glitch threatening to plunge Auckland into a city-wide blackout, they must race against time to save their home. With the elevators disabled, they embark on a grueling climb up the Sky Tower's 1,267 steps, solving riddles and bypassing security locks left by a mysterious prankster. Combining Mei’s strength, Hiro’s...
The Glow from Below is a magical realism adventure set in the iconic Waitomo Caves of New Zealand. Ari, a twelve-year-old boy of Asian descent, embarks on a secret mission with his cousin Jun to recover their grandmother’s lost jade pendant from the cave's depths. During the journey, Ari discovers a supernatural connection with the glowworms, realizing they respond to his thoughts and emotions...
Liam, a twelve-year-old boy struggling with a paralyzing fear of heights, travels to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park with his family. While hiking the Hooker Valley Track, he loses his grandfather’s precious vintage compass and must overcome his phobia to retrieve it from a dangerous slope. Through this solo ordeal in the shadow of New Zealand's tallest peak, Liam learns that true courage is not...
Maia, a 12-year-old girl on a school trip to the breathtaking Milford Sound, discovers an ancient silver locket hidden near a waterfall. Along with her friend Jun-Ho, she embarks on a journey through the dense New Zealand bush, following a trail of coordinates left behind a century ago. The quest leads them to discover the deep connection between Maia's family history and the wild landscape of...