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…
At age 13 I discovered Tamora Pierce, an author who helped me wait patiently while the next Harry Potter book was being written; and to this day I still follow her amazing stories. This New York Times bestselling author returns to her magical world of Winding Circle with the latest installment Battle Magic. (Set before…
“My dad has to go to something called a war,” she explains. “It’s in a place called Viet Nam. Where is Viet Nam? He will be gone a year. How long is a year? I don’t know what anybody’s talking about.” The author of the ‘Hunger Games’ series brings us a picture book that looks…
This weekend I found myself at the National Young Writers Festival which was just an eclectic array of everything you could possibly hope to get from an event with the words festival, writers, national, young in it. As I paced the room labeled ‘pop-up book shop’ my eyes were drawn instantly to the only picture…
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…
It came to my attention a few weeks ago that a friend of mine’s mother had released a children’s book and I was filled with excitement. Lynn Ward, local author and poet released her first children’s book this year ‘The Big Beet’. Illustrated by Adam Carruthers this book is a wonderful piece of Australian Children’s literature.…
‘Meet the Werewolfsons’ , the newest instalment of Knife and Packer’s hit series ‘Freak Street’, creates an exciting environment for young readers. Fun and energetic, the story is about a werewolf family and their adventures – from astronomy to beauty pageants and everything in between! With interactive illustrations on every page, Knife and Packer…
The latest instalment of Elizabetta Dami’s ‘Geronimo Stilton‘ series is an exciting and entertaining story about the timid adventurer (and mouse!) Geronimo Stilton and his adventures in Brazil. With cheesy puns and eye-catching illustrations, ‘Rumble in the Jungle‘ is an interactive story that will encapsulate children and adults alike. But don’t let all that…
Keep your eye open for more reviews by our latest blogger, Breanna Blundell. I’ve always had a passion for reading ever since I could make sense of the words on a page, but it wasn’t until later in life that I decided I wanted to make a living out of it. I first began to…
The children’s literature world had heavy hearts on May 1st after news traveled of the passing of the much loved Australian author/illustrator Gregory Rogers. Scholastic’s statement read: ‘Scholastic Australia wishes to note the passing of the much-loved and respected illustrator and author, Greg Rogers. He has left us too soon. He leaves behind a remarkable…
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