Mandy Hager is a children's writer. Her background as a teacher of children with special educational needs gives her a keen understanding of the need for a fast-paced story to 'hook' the young reader.
Selcted bibliography:
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Tom's Story (Mallinson Rendel 1995).
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Run for the Trees (Steele Roberts 1999)
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Smashed (Random House 2007).
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The Crossing [Blood of the Lamb, book 1] (Random House New Zealand 2009).
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Into the Wilderness [Blood of the Lamb, book 2] (Random House New Zealand 2010).
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Resurrection [Blood of the Lamb, book 3] (Random House New Zealand 2011).
Awards:
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Esther Glen Medal 2008 for Smashed.
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Storylines Notable Books List 2010 Young Adult Fiction List for The Crossing.
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New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards 2010 Young Adult Fiction Winner for The Crossing.
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Storylines Notable Books List 2011 Young Adult Fiction list for Into the Wilderness.
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Sir Julius Vogel Awards 2011 Young Adult Novel nominee for Into the Wilderness.
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