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Ghost Kiwi

By Ruth Paul
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When her grandfather Rex is hospitalised, 11-year-old Ruby retreats to the forest with her trusty dog sidekick and a weird old doll she wants to get rid of. Near the treehouse built by Rex, she discovers a kiwi burrow. And is that a white kiwi chick... Read More
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When her grandad falls ill, 11-year-old Ruby retreats to the forest and discovers a rare white kiwi. With her friend Spider, a reformed misfit, and maybe some magic, they uncover and stop a smuggling plot.

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When her grandfather Rex is hospitalised, 11-year-old Ruby retreats to the forest with her trusty dog sidekick and a weird old doll she wants to get rid of. Near the treehouse built by Rex, she discovers a kiwi burrow. And is that a white kiwi chick she sees?

Ruby and her friend Spider uncover a plot by the local vet to catch the white kiwi for an international smuggling ring. Together with a social misfit, who is both ex-convict and nature lover—and perhaps some mystical help from the local patupaiarehe—they manage to expose and catch the crooked vet.

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ISBN: 9781775439080

Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2025

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Scholastic New Zealand

Audience: Children

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Weight: 300g

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