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Adele Broadbent
Adele Broadbent (born 17 April 1968) is a New Zealand children's author. Biography Broadbent was born in Napier, New Zealand, Napier, New Zealand, on 17 April 1968. Work Broadbent's early book publications include ''The Bike Race'' (2008), ''Ninjas!'' (2008), ''Not Exactly'' (2008), ''The Biggest Catch'' (2010) and ''The Winner Is'' (2010). ''Too Many Secrets'' (2010) was nominated in the 2011 New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards. The story was one of Broadbent's first novels for children and young adults. One reviewer found the main character, Rebecca, too selfish to be likeable at first, but then became engrossed in the mysteries Rebecca encounters in her new home in the country. ''Just Jack'' (2011) deals with the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake as part of the plot. The story borrows from Broadbent's own family stories, told by her grandfather. ''New Zealand Books'' calls Broadbent's writing in ''Just Jack'' "fresh, convincing and distinctive." It was named a Storylines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Napier, New Zealand
Napier ( ; mi, Ahuriri) is a city on the eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Hawke's Bay region. It is a beachside city with a seaport, known for its sunny climate, esplanade lined with Norfolk Pines and extensive Art Deco architecture. Napier is sometimes referred to as the "Nice of the Pacific". The population of Napier is about About south of Napier is the inland city of Hastings. These two neighbouring cities are often called "The Bay Cities" or "The Twin Cities" of New Zealand, with the two cities and the surrounding towns of Havelock North and Clive having a combined population of . The City of Napier has a land area of and a population density of 540.0 per square kilometre. Napier is the nexus of the largest wool centre in the Southern Hemisphere, and it has the primary export seaport for northeastern New Zealand – which is the largest producer of apples, pears, and stone fruit in New Zealand. The Hawke's Bay wine region is n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
