Jacky Nobody by Anne de Roo
The story is set in the 1840s. Jacky the adopted son of missionaries, lives in New Zealand 's Bay of Islands at the time of the Maori chief Hone Heke's rebellion.
He is bewildered by the growing conflict between the two cultures and his increasing admiration for Heke. With his friends, Noah, the tough young Pakeha, and Matiu, the gentle young mission Maori, he watches Heke's peaceful rebellion move towards a climax of fire and bloodshed.
The story can be read by older primary school age children or read to younger ones.
It has been popular with schools, home schoolers and young readers wanting to learn about the history of our country, and in particular Russell and the Bay of Islands .
School Quiz
If you are a school group and planning to visit Russell Museum, why not organise our quiz with your students so that they can research information during their visit. Questions are given below or download our
1. What was the name of Cooks ship and when did it visit the Bay Of Islands?
2. What is Russell's original name & what does it mean?
3. How did the town get the name Russell?
4. Why did the town get the name Russell?
5. Who was Hone Heke?
6. What happened in this town in March 1845?
7. What is Kauri gum & how was it used?
8. Who was Zane Grey?
9. Why was the Clansman important to this town?
10. What is a Waka and how was it used?