Hayes’ debut novel reads like a perfect kick from the 50 metre line straight through the centre of the goal posts. In The Whole of my World Hayes has encapsulated the rollercoaster ride of adolescent relationships, grief, joy, loss and what it takes to be a football fan. The whole of Shelley’s world is footy, Aussie…
Tom Gates: Best book day ever (so far) by Liz Pichon is one in a series of books that explore the character Tom Gates, as he overcomes obstacles in school and at home whilst finding the best ways to have fun. The story is a great easy read for primary school kids and has a…
The Jeweller of Rassylon offers a thrilling read that keeps you on the edge of whatever you’re sitting on. Follow Dillen, Koto and Tajni on their quest to find the Blue Jade, with danger at every turn as they seek the Jeweller of Rassylon. Crippled by fate, the three friends know they will not…
Written by Christine Harris. Engaging the reader until the final page, this award-winning author has a unique ability to keep a reader on their toes as the pages turn toward the exciting conclusion. With a plot that spans from Australia to Malaysia, Christine Harris’s plot is intriguing and flowing, sweeping the reader along with likable and…
The ‘Mates” series are a great Australian series aimed at children who are in the transition from picture books to novels as they are in the ‘Junior Fiction’ category. The choice of traditional Australian lingo and use of ‘typically Australian’ themes brings these stories to life for children in a most relatable way. While the…
The third instalment in the ‘Infinity Ring’ is an intricate balance of intrigue, time travel, and factual recounts of historical events, in particular the horrors of slavery in America. The Infinity Ring is an ongoing series of books aimed at young teens that also includes an online gaming component, which is great for fans of…
Lottie and Mia are twins with special magic powers – together they can move objects with their minds! In the first book in this easy-to-read series, Lottie and Mia help a classmate recover her lost tooth. These super twins follow a trail of glitter and use their powers to save the day! Scholastic, Kate Ledger…
Ella and Olivia–Puppy Trouble By Yvette Poshoglian Illustrated by Danielle McDonald “Ella and Olivia have wanted a puppy forever. But when they get their wish, can they keep their promise to look after him?” This endearing book is one in an Australian series published by Scholastic. The Ella and Olivia books follow two sisters as…
I read a lot of children’s books for this blog and out of interest and I do often find ones that I think would make good gifts for family or friends. But the from the moment I finished reading ‘Joyous & Moonbeam‘ I wanted to send copies to every child I knew and recommend it…
Wow, all I can say is wow. This is an absolutely amazing book. Challenging the traditional views of disability Richard Yaxley has created an absolutely amazing book. Usually I don’t write out what blurbs or publishing websites have written about a book but you need to know what this book is about so you can…
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