Claire Bunt

Born in Picton in 1942, Claire has always loved reading. During her primary school days she submitted stories to the children’s page of a NZ magazine. In 2004-2005 she began writing a wide range of short stories that rest, undisturbed, in a filing cabinet in her office. With the writing of this Walter’s Story, Claire has found a way to raise funds for UNICEF, a charity she has supported since 1960. She worked part-time for UNICEF NZ, before retiring in August 2015.

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Walter's Story

Walter's Story is an exciting new historical novel suitable for ages 9 and up. Walter, born post World War Two, grew up and was educated in the east side of a divided Germany, the German Democratic Republic. Would his indoctrination and love of all things Russian, (the result of his schooling), threaten to jeopardise his family's bid to escape to the Federal Republic of Germany, in the west.

Whatever Happened to Milo?

When her parents decided to put her little kitten Milo into a cattery while they went on a sailing holiday, Miss Lucy threw a temper tantrum. “If Milo’s not allowed to come on the yacht I’m not going either.” Granddad saved the day. He found a cat harness for Milo to wear at sea. Now what could possibly go wrong? Based on a true story with a lively touch of imagination, Whatever Happened to Milo is a thoroughly enjoyable read for independent readers aged 7-12 years and/or reading to children aged 5 years plus.

The Green Hat that Blew Away

The Green Hat That Blew Away is a delightful tale set in the Solomon Islands. When some visitors come to the school, the children notice the lovely green hat the lady is wearing. When the visitors say goodbye and climb into the boat to leave, a strong wind blows.

A Day of Surprises

A sequel to The Green Hat That Blew Away, A Day of Surprises follows the excitement of the children in a Solomon Island classroom, on the arrival of a big ship anchoring at sea in view of the school. Parents, teachers and school children rush to unload the surprises from the ship. Then something surprising happens...