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Devils in Danger, by Samantha Wheeler
This beautifully crafted middle grade novel captivated me from the opening page, where we meet the narrator, 11-year-old Killarney, and...
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Welcome to my blog! This blog is a celebration of Australian children's fiction - including young adult, middle grade, junior fiction, and picture books.
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- Jul 24
- 2 min
The Unwilling Twin, by Freya Blackwood
Freya Blackwood can really do no wrong when it comes to picture books - and The Unwilling Twin is no exception. This fun and charming...
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- Jul 16
- 3 min
Sensitive, by Allayne Webster
This middlegrade novel is beautifully written and completely engrossing - I read it over a couple of days, reluctant to leave the world...
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- Jul 16
- 2 min
You Are the Magic, by Jordana Borensztajn; illustrated by Paul Gorn
This beautiful collection of inspiring and empowering rhymes for children will make your heart sing. Each rhyme is a sparkling...
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- Jul 4
- 2 min
Mina and the Whole Wide World
I absolutely adore verse novels and have been eagerly anticipating this new verse novel by Sherryl Clark. Mina and the Whole Wide World...
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- Jun 29
- 2 min
Henry Hamlet's Heart, by Rhiannon Wilde
This young adult novel by debut author Rhiannon Wilde broke my heart in the best possible way. I loved it from the very first page -...
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- Jun 25
- 1 min
Everything We Keep, by Di Walker
This middle grade book is the perfect reminder that families are all different, and shines a light on the importance of embracing...
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- Jun 17
- 2 min
The Ballad of Melodie Rose, by Kate Gordon
I was so excited when I heard that Kate Gordon had written a companion novel to her beautifully haunting story The Heartsong of Wonder...
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- Jun 13
- 2 min
The Coconut Children, by Vivian Pham
Set in Sydney's southwest suburbs in the 1990s, this is a raw, beautiful and heartbreaking story of love and coming-of-age. At the...
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Sandy
- Jun 6
- 3 min
Bindi, by Kirli Saunders & Dub Leffler
This beautifully crafted verse novel for middle grade readers is truly a work of art - from the charcoal-smudged illustrations depicting...
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Sandy
- Jun 4
- 2 min
School of Monsters series, by Sally Rippin & Chris Kennett
This fun and colourful series for kids just embarking on the process of learning to read has really captured the attention of both Mr 4...
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Sandy
- Jun 1
- 2 min
The Boy From the Mish, by Gary Lonesborough
'The Boy From the Mish' by debut author Gary Lonesborough is a beautifully articulated and heartfelt own voices story that will stay with...
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Sandy
- Jun 1
- 2 min
School of Fish: Fintastic Four, by Louis Shea
My kids love reading about underwater adventures - there is something mysterious and engaging about this whole other world that exists,...
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- May 21
- 2 min
The Edge of Thirteen, by Nova Weetman
This is a beautifully written story about navigating change, shifting family and friendship dynamics, and finding your place in the...
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- May 21
- 1 min
As Fast As I Can, by Penny Tangey
I absolutely devoured this heartfelt, funny and brilliantly written story, which has all the essential ingredients for the perfect middle...
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Sandy
- May 20
- 2 min
The Girl in the Sunflower Dress, by Katie Montinaro
I absolutely adored this young adult coming of age novel from debut author Katie Montinaro. I loved this book for its gripping storyline,...
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Sandy
- Apr 26
- 1 min
The Flying Angel, by Vicki Bennett, illustrated by Tull Suwannakit
This beautiful picture book is the perfect reading choice as we remember and commemorate the sacrifices made in war, on Anzac Day here in...
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Sandy
- Apr 26
- 2 min
When We Are Invisible, by Claire Zorn
A huge thank you to UQP and @ausyabloggers for hosting a book tour of this fabulous young adult novel, and for my gifted copy in exchange...
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Sandy
- Apr 26
- 1 min
Mini Book Review: Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories, by Jeff Kinney
Mr 8 loved this book and wanted to share a quick review, so here it is: "I loved this book because the author had some very creative...
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Sandy
- Apr 26
- 1 min
Hachette Kids Readalong: Bandits, by Sha'an D'anthes
Thank you to Hachette and Tandem Collective Global for gifting the boys and I a copy of this amazing book as part of the Hachette Kids...
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