My Story (Scholastic New Zealand)
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My Story is a series of historical novels for older children published by Scholastic New Zealand which was inspired by Dear America. Each book is written in the form of a fictional diary of a young person living during an important event or time period in New Zealand history.[1] The series was renamed My New Zealand Story around 2010 when the style of the covers also changed.
Books
- Journey to Tangiwai: The Diary of Peter Cotterill, Napier, 1953 by David Hill (2003)[2][3]
- A Better Life: The Diary of Ivana Ivanovich, Dargaville, 1924–25 by Amelia Batistich (2003)
- Abandon Ship!: The Diary of Debbie Atherton, Wellington, 1968 by Shirley Corlett (2003) [Retitled The Wahine Disaster: Wellington, 1968 in 2012
- Finding Father: The Journal of Mary Brogan, Otago, 1862 by Pauline Cartwright (2004) [Retitled Gold: Otago, 1862 in 2010[4]
- Earthquake: The Diary of Katie Bourke, Napier, 1930–31 by Janine McVeagh (2004)
- A New Song in the Land: The Writings of Atapo, Paihia, c1840 by Fleur Beale (2004) [Retitled Mission Girl: Paihia, c.1840 in 2010
- Below the Mountains: The Diary of Amy McDonald, Milford Road, 1935–36 by Jean Bennett (2005)
- Chinatown Girl: The Diary of Silvey Chan, Auckland, 1942 by Eva Wong Ng (2005)[5]
- Fire in the Sky: The Diary of James Collier, Tarawera, 1886 by Shirley Corlett (2005)
- A Long Way From Home: The Diary of Lillian Glenmore, Whangateau, 1943 by Lorraine Orman (2005) [Retitled Here Come the Marines: Warkworth, 1943 in 2012
- Escape from Sarau: The Diary of Emilie Ritter, Nelson District, 1882 by Leone Morris-Bensemann (2006)[6]
- Aquarius, My Ohu Year: The Diary of Starshine Penney, 1975 by Jill Brasell (2006)
- Castaway: The Diary of Samuel Abraham Clark, Disappointment Island, 1907 by Bill O'Brien (2006)[7]
- Sitting on the Fence: The Diary of Martin Daly, Christchurch, 1981 by Bill Nagelkerke (2007) Retitled Stop the Tour
- Kauri in My Blood: The Diary of Laura Ann Findlay, The Coromandel, 1921–24 by Joanna Orwin (2007)[1]
- Be Counted!: The Diary of Amy Phelps, Dunedin, 1893 by Janine McVeagh (2007)
- Land of Promise: The Diary of William Donahue, Gravesend to Wellington, 1839–40 by Lorraine Orman (2008)
- Sabotage!: The Diary of Rowan Webb, Auckland, 1985 by Sharon Holt (2008) [Retitled Rainbow Warrior: Auckland, 1985 in 2015
- Poor Man's Gold: The Diary of Reuben Radcliffe, Northland, 1899–1900 by Kath Beattie (2008) [Retitled Gumdigger: Northland 1899–1900 in 2011
- "The Mine’s Afire!": The Journal of Tommy Carter, Brunnerton, 1896 by Susan Battye (2009)
- No Survivors: The Diary of Jackie Simms, Hamilton, 1979 by Sharon Holt (2009)[8]
- Pandemic: Spanish Flu, 1918 by Sally Stone (2012)[9]
- Cyclone Bola: Gisborne, 1988 by Kath Beattie (2013)[10]
- Cup Magic: Auckland/San Diego 1995 by Susan Battye (2013)
- Canterbury Quake: Christchurch 2010–11 by Desna Wallace (2014)[11]
- Lighthouse Family: Coastal New Zealand, 1941–42 by Philippa Werry (2013)[12]
- Harbour Bridge: Auckland, 1958–59 by Philippa Werry (2014)[13]
- Bastion Point: 507 Days on Takaparawha: Auckland, 1977-78 by Tania Roxborogh (2017)[14]
- Dawn Raid by Pauline (Vaeluaga) Smith (2018)[15][16]
See also
External links
- Scholastic New Zealand homepage
- Books in the My New Zealand series on Wheelers Books (Schools & Public Libraries Supplier) website