Linda Tuhiwai Smith

A little boy experiences family violence and physical abuse, and he turns inwards, unable to express his feelings and sadness. Gradually, through the help of his nan, his cousin, uncle, and a child psychologist, he rebuilds his self-esteem and begins...

Rangi's life changes one night when he tries to protect his mum from being beaten by her boyfriend. However, she is badly injured and taken to hospital. Rangi goes to live with Nan and Koro, and during this time, he...

I Don't Like Wednesdays is about a young boy learning to cope with his grief after his older brother, Apa, dies on a Wednesday. The boy was very close with Apa, and his death leaves the boy with a mix...