New Zealand

by Donna Walsh Shepherd

Discusses the history, geography, government, economics, people and culture of New Zealand.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

144 pages, Library Binding

First published March 1, 2002

About the author

Alaska-based author

Reviews

[Letitia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked up the habit a few years back of reading the "Enchantment of the World" books for the countries that I am traveling to for the first time. It is a tradition that has not disappointed once, and the New Zealand book continues to be excellent. I appreciate that right from the intro indigenous people are identified as the core of NZ culture, with Polynesians who eventually called themselves the Maori identified as the original discoverers of the islands. I really appreciate that perspective, and also all the details about unique wildlife.

Read for trip to New Zealand 2023

[Laina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Educating the family before moving to New Zealand :) a little outdated now but some nice information and things I didn’t know.

[Meg Mirza · Rating 4 out of 5]

Straightforward and informative take on a charming country described as "a cross between Marin county California and Hawaii" - though that picture of a weta (basically a grasshopper the size of your forearm) left me traumatized!

[Reeds]

Sometimes reading a children’s book is the best and most succinct way to learn about a place. They did a great job with these books.