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Where Cuckoos Call
Twelve-year-old Ben is a keen ornithologist who looks after endangered birds on his family farm in the Coromandel Peninsula. But Ben must grow up fast in the face of threats to his home, his family and his beloved birds. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
176 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
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Des Hunt
34 books49 followersDes Hunt was a science and technology teacher for many years, interspersed with periods of curriculum development both in New Zealand and overseas. During this time he had several textbooks published to support the New Zealand curriculum. In recent years he has looked at other ways of interesting youngsters in science, creating computer games and writing non-fiction and fiction with scientific themes.
After living in Auckland for much of his life he moved with his wife, Lynne, to Matarangi on New Zealand’s Coromandel Peninsula. He retired from the classroom in 2007 to concentrate on writing fiction for children. He continues his aims of fostering young peoples’ natural interest in the science of their surroundings by visiting schools and libraries where he runs workshops and presentations.
After living in Auckland for much of his life he moved with his wife, Lynne, to Matarangi on New Zealand’s Coromandel Peninsula. He retired from the classroom in 2007 to concentrate on writing fiction for children. He continues his aims of fostering young peoples’ natural interest in the science of their surroundings by visiting schools and libraries where he runs workshops and presentations.
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March 19, 2013
I read this book because I was researching books about Vanuatu. What I found was a teenagers book that I think should be compulsory reading for adults. It was a delightful book, very emotive and taught some very good lessons.
September 21, 2013
This book is by a New Zealand author.
Ben Mansfield is a boy with a mission. His aim is too create a safe haven for the birds of The Coromandel Peninsula. Ben has to overcome problems like mean bikers, orphan cuckoos, rare birds and his ill-tempered, unpredictable Dad with Leptospirosis.
I was introduced to Des Hunt by my Dad because Des Hunt was my Dads science teacher in college. I have read a few of Des Hunts books and they're all pretty awesome. Along with Frog Whistle Mine and Crocodile Nest I recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a book by a Kiwi author.
Ben Mansfield is a boy with a mission. His aim is too create a safe haven for the birds of The Coromandel Peninsula. Ben has to overcome problems like mean bikers, orphan cuckoos, rare birds and his ill-tempered, unpredictable Dad with Leptospirosis.
I was introduced to Des Hunt by my Dad because Des Hunt was my Dads science teacher in college. I have read a few of Des Hunts books and they're all pretty awesome. Along with Frog Whistle Mine and Crocodile Nest I recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a book by a Kiwi author.
May 19, 2015
This was a sweet book, despite the bullies. Recommended to ages 10+
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