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Seven years ago, I published my first novel for teens, Trainsurfer. It’s been wonderful to hear that teachers and students are still enjoying it, so I’ve put together some free Teacher Resources to make it easier to use in the classroom. Trainsurfer is the first book in The Adventures of Jabu & Friends trilogy, but it can be read on its own. 

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Trainsurfer is available as an audiobook, which adds accessibility for students who prefer listening or have reading difficulties. 

 

After the trilogy, I wrote Call Me Madeleine, a coming-of-age story for young adults with a climate change theme. I was thrilled to learn that it has been used in schools in Germany and included in end-of-year exams there.

 

In 2023, I published Maia & the Mermaid Princess, a fantasy adventure for 9 to 12-year-olds with environmental themes that I hope will spark curiosity and imagination.

 

My books are available with online booksellers (eg, The Kiwi Kids' Bookstore, Wheelers, and international online stores) and a few NZ bookshops (eg, Dorothy Butler's Children's Bookshop in Tamaki Makaurau Auckland).

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Teachers and school librarians are welcome to email me if you would like to order books for your school—I can post them with an invoice.

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For readers in Aotearoa New Zealand, I’m happy to send books directly—just email me to make a direct bank transfer and I’ll pop them in the post.​​

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email: katerichardsbooks@gmail.com

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Keep an eye on this website for new book launches and events. If you would like to sign up for my newsletter (and get a free eBook) - you can do that here. 

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Hello, kia ora, sanibona, greetings!

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