Duder, Tessa
Overview
| Works: | 109 works in 313 publications in 5 languages and 4,924 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Juvenile works Biography Short stories Poetry Picture books Television programs Anecdotes Genealogy Short stories, New Zealand |
| Roles: | Author, Editor |
| Classifications: | PZ7.D8645, NZ823.2 |
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Most widely held works about
Tessa Duder
- In search of Elisa Marchetti : a writer's search for her Italian family by Tessa Duder( Book )
- The Authors( Visual )
- The Authors( Visual )
- Biographies( Book )
- Tessa Duder : clippings file( )
- Through the looking glass : recollections of childhood from 20 prominent New Zealanders( Book )
- Author, Tessa Duder by Tessa Duder( Recording )
- The authors - volume 1 : Gavin Bishop, Tessa Duder & Margaret Mahy( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Tessa Duder
In lane three, Alex Archer by
Tessa Duder(
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8 editions published between 1987 and 1991 in English and held by 786 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fifteen-year-old Alex struggles to overcome personal trauma and hardship as she competes with her arch rival for a place on the New Zealand swimming team participating in the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome
8 editions published between 1987 and 1991 in English and held by 786 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fifteen-year-old Alex struggles to overcome personal trauma and hardship as she competes with her arch rival for a place on the New Zealand swimming team participating in the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome
Jellybean by
Tessa Duder(
Book
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12 editions published between 1985 and 2010 in English and Dutch and held by 684 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The only child of a single mother, Geraldine is tired of having to fit into her mother's busy orchestra schedule but things begin to change when she discovers a new friend and an ambition to be a conductor
12 editions published between 1985 and 2010 in English and Dutch and held by 684 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The only child of a single mother, Geraldine is tired of having to fit into her mother's busy orchestra schedule but things begin to change when she discovers a new friend and an ambition to be a conductor
Alex in Rome by
Tessa Duder(
Book
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12 editions published between 1991 and 2003 in English and held by 346 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As a member of the New Zealand swimming team, fifteen-year-old Alex gets her first taste of independence as she faces the challenges of competition in the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome
12 editions published between 1991 and 2003 in English and held by 346 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As a member of the New Zealand swimming team, fifteen-year-old Alex gets her first taste of independence as she faces the challenges of competition in the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome
Alex in winter by
Tessa Duder(
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13 editions published between 1989 and 2008 in English and Catalan and held by 163 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tragedy has entered Alex's life, and during the long winter she tries to cope with grief and uncertainty about her future
13 editions published between 1989 and 2008 in English and Catalan and held by 163 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tragedy has entered Alex's life, and during the long winter she tries to cope with grief and uncertainty about her future
Alex by
Tessa Duder(
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20 editions published between 1987 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 148 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Alexandra Archer is swimming to qualify for the Olympic Games in Rome - In the past year she has fallen in love and knows how it feels to lose - Alex faces intense competition and will have to swim the race of her life to achieve her dream
20 editions published between 1987 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 148 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Alexandra Archer is swimming to qualify for the Olympic Games in Rome - In the past year she has fallen in love and knows how it feels to lose - Alex faces intense competition and will have to swim the race of her life to achieve her dream
The word witch : the magical verse of Margaret Mahy by
Margaret Mahy(
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7 editions published between 2009 and 2012 in English and held by 142 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An illustrated selection of the poetry of Margaret Mahy, illustrated by David Elliot. Do you know about the Word Witch? Has she cast her spell over you? She can lasso with a limerick, haunt with a haiku and wrap you tight in a rhyme, quick as lightning. Her cauldron is a dictionary, her wand a mighty pen, and she stirs her words at midnight, making tempting treats for children, to please and tease and tantalise them with imaginary treasures and delectable dreams. She weaves words into adventures, sets verses wildly dancing, makes similes sing and stamp their feet and poems purr like pussycats who've eaten all the cream. Her name is Margaret Mahy. These are her spells
7 editions published between 2009 and 2012 in English and held by 142 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An illustrated selection of the poetry of Margaret Mahy, illustrated by David Elliot. Do you know about the Word Witch? Has she cast her spell over you? She can lasso with a limerick, haunt with a haiku and wrap you tight in a rhyme, quick as lightning. Her cauldron is a dictionary, her wand a mighty pen, and she stirs her words at midnight, making tempting treats for children, to please and tease and tantalise them with imaginary treasures and delectable dreams. She weaves words into adventures, sets verses wildly dancing, makes similes sing and stamp their feet and poems purr like pussycats who've eaten all the cream. Her name is Margaret Mahy. These are her spells
Night race to Kawau by
Tessa Duder(
Book
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11 editions published between 1982 and 2009 in English and held by 133 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve-year-old Sam is thrilled when she discovers that Dad has decided the whole family will be taking part in the night race to Kawau Island in their boat, Aratika. But what sounds like an exciting challenge goes drastically wrong when a gale suddenly blows up as night starts to fall, and Dad is knocked unconscious while trying to take the spinnaker down. Can Sam and her mother sail the Aratika through the gale and bring their family to safe harbour? Suggested level: secondary
11 editions published between 1982 and 2009 in English and held by 133 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve-year-old Sam is thrilled when she discovers that Dad has decided the whole family will be taking part in the night race to Kawau Island in their boat, Aratika. But what sounds like an exciting challenge goes drastically wrong when a gale suddenly blows up as night starts to fall, and Dad is knocked unconscious while trying to take the spinnaker down. Can Sam and her mother sail the Aratika through the gale and bring their family to safe harbour? Suggested level: secondary
Songs for Alex by
Tessa Duder(
Book
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5 editions published between 1992 and 2009 in English and held by 119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On her return to New Zealand after her success at the Rome Olympics, Alex has to make some serious decisions: about her future in swimming, her career and her feelings for Tom. Suggested level: secondary
5 editions published between 1992 and 2009 in English and held by 119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On her return to New Zealand after her success at the Rome Olympics, Alex has to make some serious decisions: about her future in swimming, her career and her feelings for Tom. Suggested level: secondary
Margaret Mahy : a writer's life by
Tessa Duder(
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6 editions published between 2004 and 2014 in English and held by 109 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this book, fellow authorTessa Duder paints a fascinating literary portrait of one of the world’s best-loved children’s authors, providing an insightful summary and analysis of her life as a writer--it’s influences and it’s outcomes--throughout her richly textured career
6 editions published between 2004 and 2014 in English and held by 109 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this book, fellow authorTessa Duder paints a fascinating literary portrait of one of the world’s best-loved children’s authors, providing an insightful summary and analysis of her life as a writer--it’s influences and it’s outcomes--throughout her richly textured career
Margaret Mahy a writer's life : a literary portrait of New Zealand's best-loved children's author by
Tessa Duder(
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7 editions published between 2005 and 2012 in English and held by 87 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this book, fellow authorTessa Duder paints a fascinating literary portrait of one of the world's best-loved children's authors, providing an insightful summary and analysis of her life as a writer--it's influences and it's outcomes--throughout her richly textured career
7 editions published between 2005 and 2012 in English and held by 87 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this book, fellow authorTessa Duder paints a fascinating literary portrait of one of the world's best-loved children's authors, providing an insightful summary and analysis of her life as a writer--it's influences and it's outcomes--throughout her richly textured career
Carpet of dreams by
Tessa Duder(
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7 editions published between 2006 and 2009 in English and held by 84 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Sara goes to stay with her grandmother, she discovers a dusty old Turkish carpet in the attic. Mesmerised by beautiful animals woven into the carpet, she embarks upon a magical and dreamlike journey that takes her back through time and place, to ultimately discover the roots of her family. Suggested level: junior, primary
7 editions published between 2006 and 2009 in English and held by 84 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Sara goes to stay with her grandmother, she discovers a dusty old Turkish carpet in the attic. Mesmerised by beautiful animals woven into the carpet, she embarks upon a magical and dreamlike journey that takes her back through time and place, to ultimately discover the roots of her family. Suggested level: junior, primary
Is she still alive? : scintillating stories for women of a certain age-- by
Tessa Duder(
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5 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in English and held by 81 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thirteen stories with older women given the starring role. Coping with sweeping changes in family and society values, they know about loss, ingratitude, yearning and grief, but also about loyalty, stamina, laughter and love
5 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in English and held by 81 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thirteen stories with older women given the starring role. Coping with sweeping changes in family and society values, they know about loss, ingratitude, yearning and grief, but also about loyalty, stamina, laughter and love
The Tiggie Tompson show by
Tessa Duder(
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5 editions published between 1999 and 2013 in English and held by 73 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in Auckland during the 1990's, Tiggie Tompson is a teenage girl struggling to come to terms with herself. Tiggie thinks she's dumpy, plain and talentless, she knows that her parents and teachers think she's a loser and at school she's the butt of jokes. To make it worse her mother is a glamorous television journalist, with a famous face. At her new liberal school all she wants is to continue leading a quiet life. However, things don't turn out quite as she planned, Tiggie Tompson is about to be discovered. Suggested level: intermediate, secondary
5 editions published between 1999 and 2013 in English and held by 73 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in Auckland during the 1990's, Tiggie Tompson is a teenage girl struggling to come to terms with herself. Tiggie thinks she's dumpy, plain and talentless, she knows that her parents and teachers think she's a loser and at school she's the butt of jokes. To make it worse her mother is a glamorous television journalist, with a famous face. At her new liberal school all she wants is to continue leading a quiet life. However, things don't turn out quite as she planned, Tiggie Tompson is about to be discovered. Suggested level: intermediate, secondary
Seduced by the sea : more stories from seafaring kiwis(
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5 editions published between 2002 and 2009 in English and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A second anthology of true sea stories, published to coincide with the second defence of the America's Cup in New Zealand, some of which have been previously published
5 editions published between 2002 and 2009 in English and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A second anthology of true sea stories, published to coincide with the second defence of the America's Cup in New Zealand, some of which have been previously published
Out of the deep : and other stories from New Zealand and the Pacific by
Bruce Potter(
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5 editions published between 2007 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 65 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This anthology of 16 stories marks the 2 April 2007 celebration of Children's Book Day, and also the birthday of Hans Christian Andersen. Fifteen writers were invited to submit works for the book, and the majority of the stories have been written specifically for this project. The authors are drawn from New Zealand and around the Pacific, and these are stories of adventure, myth, mystery, history and legend, stories that reflect the diverse range of lives and lifestyles that the Pacific encompasses
5 editions published between 2007 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 65 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This anthology of 16 stories marks the 2 April 2007 celebration of Children's Book Day, and also the birthday of Hans Christian Andersen. Fifteen writers were invited to submit works for the book, and the majority of the stories have been written specifically for this project. The authors are drawn from New Zealand and around the Pacific, and these are stories of adventure, myth, mystery, history and legend, stories that reflect the diverse range of lives and lifestyles that the Pacific encompasses
Tiggie Tompson, all at sea by
Tessa Duder(
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5 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in English and held by 65 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tiggie has won the coveted television drama role of Eliza, an aristocratic young English woman who escapes abuse by way of a steerage passage to New Zealand in the mid-nineteenth century. But Tiggie is about to become embroiled in her own family drama, including unpleasant e-mails from an unknown half-brother in Australia, with unpleasant news about Tiggie's parents. Suggested level: secondary
5 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in English and held by 65 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tiggie has won the coveted television drama role of Eliza, an aristocratic young English woman who escapes abuse by way of a steerage passage to New Zealand in the mid-nineteenth century. But Tiggie is about to become embroiled in her own family drama, including unpleasant e-mails from an unknown half-brother in Australia, with unpleasant news about Tiggie's parents. Suggested level: secondary
Alex by
Tessa Duder(
Book
)
4 editions published between 1987 and 1989 in English and held by 63 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fifteen-year-old Alex struggles to overcome personal trauma and hardship as she competes with her arch rival for a place on the New Zealand swimming team participating in the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome. Suggested level: secondary
4 editions published between 1987 and 1989 in English and held by 63 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fifteen-year-old Alex struggles to overcome personal trauma and hardship as she competes with her arch rival for a place on the New Zealand swimming team participating in the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome. Suggested level: secondary
Hot mail by
Tessa Duder(
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3 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 61 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jess and Dan met by accident on the Internet. Jess is 14, lonely and scared, on a year-long Pacific voyage with her mother, stepfather and crew. Dan is struggling with his own eccentric family and small-town life in Northland, N.Z. As Jess' yacht heads towards the South Pacific and the hurricane season, Dan and Jess have no idea how powerful their friendship will become. Suggested level: secondary
3 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 61 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jess and Dan met by accident on the Internet. Jess is 14, lonely and scared, on a year-long Pacific voyage with her mother, stepfather and crew. Dan is struggling with his own eccentric family and small-town life in Northland, N.Z. As Jess' yacht heads towards the South Pacific and the hurricane season, Dan and Jess have no idea how powerful their friendship will become. Suggested level: secondary
Spirit of Adventure by
Tessa Duder(
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2 editions published in 1985 in English and held by 59 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1985 in English and held by 59 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In search of Elisa Marchetti : a writer's search for her Italian family by
Tessa Duder(
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1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A chance meeting with a young Italian from Livorno sets the scene for a journey of discovery from New Zealand to Livorno, a modern coastal port in Tuscany
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A chance meeting with a young Italian from Livorno sets the scene for a journey of discovery from New Zealand to Livorno, a modern coastal port in Tuscany
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