Alice and the Strange Bird
Author(s): Isaac du Toit
Picture Books | NZCYA 2025 Finalists
In 1880, seven-year-old Alice McKenzie saw and interacted with a strange bird on the beach at MartinsBay, an isolated part of New Zealand’s South Island. What did she see? Some well-known New Zealanders believed that Alice may have been one of the last people to have seen a moa.
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- : Isaac du Toit
- : UNKNOWN
- : 01 January 2025
- : books
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- : Isaac du Toit
- : en
- : 32
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.“Quirky, intriguing and rare! Like the moa itself. Isaac’s unique illustration and storytelling lead us into a magical world of historical mystery.”– Kate Parker, author of Kōwhai and the Giants “Alice and the Strange Bird is non-fiction storytelling at its best. Alice’s story will intrigue young readers. It’s beautifully illustrated with carefully crafted dioramas that bring the story to life. Highly recommended.”– Gillian Candler, author of the award-winning Explore and Discover series for children
