Frank and Chopper

Frank and Chopper - Dogs to the Rescue:
A Mahia Mission, storytime with local author Sarah Charteris

Friday April 10
10.00am
Papatipu | Launch Pad

We’re excited to have local author Sarah Charteris join us for a reading of her books from the book series Chopper and Frank – The Rescue Dogs.  These rhyming children’s books are based on a real life father and son duo.  The first book “An East Coast Mission” introduces us to the main characters Chopper and Frank while book two “A Mahia Mission” the latest to hit the shelves takes us on another one of Chopper and Franks missions. 

This series was written, designed and produced here in Gisborne by local company Charteris Choppers with the support of Draggnett Design and is a fundraiser raising funds for the Eastland Helicopter Trust, with $5 from each sale going to the trust.  Books can be purchased from Balance Street Books or online at www.charterischoppers.co.nz

Win! Win! Win!

Purchase “A Mahia Mission” book these school holidays and send a photo of yourself reading it to a furry friend in your life to go in the draw to win an Easter Hamper and a $50 prezzy card, kindly sponsored by Architects 44.  Photos to be sent to chopperandfrank@gmail.com Entries close April 17, 2026 at 5pm.

To win a copy of the book “A Mahia Mission” pick up a colouring form from HB Williams Memorial Library, Balance Street Bookshop or Books on Parade in Wairoa, colour it in and drop back by Friday April 17, 2026, 5pm.  Three age categories 4 and under, 5-7 years and 8-10 years.  The winners will be contacted directly.  One book prize per age group.