Best Mates
This poignant story, told with subtle humour, is about Mana coming to terms with the fact that his best mate is leaving town.
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Series: School Journal Level 2 August 2015
Reading year level: 4
Category: Fiction
Topics: family, friendship, humour, loss, whānau
Best Mates
Words by Paora Tibble
Illustrations by Scott Pearson
At the same time, he has to deal with the news of the imminent arrival of a baby brother or sister. “Best Mates” is a sequel to “Iron Tamariki” (SJ L2 June 2014). Students who have read the earlier story will enjoy meeting Mana and members of his whānau again.
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