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Hey Jack! 10 Year Anniversary editions
We are all huge fans of the Hey Jack! series of books, so when these three new books arrived in our household they were immediately...
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Book Reviews
Welcome to my blog! This blog is a celebration of Australian children's fiction - including young adult, middle grade, junior fiction, and picture books.
Read on for my reviews!
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- 3 days ago
- 2 min
Four Picture Books We Loved in 2021
Poppy the Punk Turtle, by Aleesah Darlison & Mel Matthews This fun and informative picture book shines a light on the endangered Mary...
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- 3 days ago
- 2 min
Fragments: Journeys from Isolation to Connection, by Maura Pierlot
Highschool can certainly be challenging - with that constant juggle of friendship issues, worry over studies and achievement, and search...
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Sandy
- Jan 15
- 2 min
Elsewhere Girls by Emily Gale & Nova Weetman
I love a good timeslip/body swap novel - and this one by acclaimed middlegrade authors Emily Gale and Nova Weetman is truly captivating!...
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Sandy
- Jan 5
- 2 min
Sugarcoated (Leftovers #1), by Sarah Epstein
I adored this young adult novel written by multi award-winning author Sarah Epstein (whose novel Small Spaces - a YA psychological...
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Sandy
- Dec 30, 2021
- 2 min
Little Mister Gets a Sister, by Samaria Rose Lemke & Ruth-Mary Smith
Siblings are most often the people we end up being closest to - but the relationship can sometimes start out a little rocky! Little...
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Sandy
- Dec 24, 2021
- 2 min
Courageous Queens, by Angela Buckingham, Illustrations by Debora Islas
Courageous Queens brings us ten previously untold stories of fearless, resilient and clever women throughout history who have held...
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Sandy
- Dec 22, 2021
- 2 min
Dragon Skin, by Karen Foxlee
This middlegrade novel by multi-award-winning author Karen Foxlee is a work of art - from the stunning textured cover, to the...
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Sandy
- Dec 16, 2021
- 1 min
Jingle Bells, by Jacinta Froud, illustrated by Gabriella Petruso
Jingle Bells has become a firm favourite in our household, with Christmas rapidly approaching. Eddie the high-spirited corgi has a...
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Sandy
- Dec 16, 2021
- 2 min
YA novels set during Schoolies Week
Before the Beginning by Anna Morgan is a beautifully written story full of mystery and suspense. Four friends have gone on a trip to...
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Sandy
- Dec 7, 2021
- 2 min
The Opposite of Disappearing: Short Stories in Uncertain Times, edited by Laura Norris & R.A Stephen
I am so honoured to have my short story, Between Spaces, included in this collection of contemporary short stories for young adult...
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Sandy
- Dec 2, 2021
- 2 min
Worst Week Ever! Monday, by Eva Amores & Matt Cosgrove
Monday is not a popular day of the week for any of us. But for Justin Chase, the narrator of this book, this particular Monday is shaping...
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Sandy
- Nov 23, 2021
- 2 min
Paws, by Kate Foster
The doggy star of this heartwarming and gently humorous book is Kevin, a sweet-natured cockapoo. Kevin belongs to Alex, the...
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Sandy
- Nov 19, 2021
- 2 min
Bailey Finch Takes a Stand, by Ingrid Laguna
This heartfelt and moving book for middle grade readers is a story of family and friendship and loss and caring for the environment. It...
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Sandy
- Nov 15, 2021
- 1 min
Two Houses, by Frieda Parks; illustrated by Mithini Wathsala
I love to support indie authors and today I'm giving a shout-out to Frieda Parks, Aussie author of the gorgeous picture book Two Houses....
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Sandy
- Nov 15, 2021
- 2 min
The Underdogs (books 1 & 2), by Kate & Jol Temple; illustrated by Shiloh Gordon
"I really like these books because they make me laugh. I like that there is a mystery to solve, it keeps me interested in the story. The...
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Sandy
- Nov 12, 2021
- 1 min
Sass and Traz Save the Library, by Michelle Worthington; illustrated by Naomi Greaves
If you love libraries and books, then you'll love this fun action-packed adventure story. Sass and Traz are twins who don't always agree...
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Sandy
- Nov 9, 2021
- 2 min
The Book for Happy Hearts, by Maggie Hutchings; illustrated by Jess Racklyeft
Warning: I am going to rave about this book a little bit because it's just so beautiful, and I highly recommend you buy multiple copies...
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Sandy
- Nov 9, 2021
- 2 min
How To Repaint a Life, by Stephen Herrick
I was fully immersed in this young adult novel from the very beginning. It's a story of friendship, family, kindness, and courage. Isaac...
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Sandy
- Nov 2, 2021
- 2 min
Are You There Buddha? by Pip Harry
Did you read Judy Blume books when you were a teen? I sure did - and I loved 'Are You there God? It's me Margaret,' which was one of the...
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