Review: The Impossible Secret of Lillian Velvet by Jaclyn Moriarty

The Impossible Secret of Lillian Velvet is the fifth book in Jaclyn Moriarty’s marvellous children’s fantasy adventure series, Kingdoms & Empires. »

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Australian Picture Books: Bronwyn Bancroft

If you’ve been reading my blog for a while you might remember when I kicked off a series on Australian picture books. I wrote a »

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Review: The Astonishing Chronicles of Oscar from Elsewhere by Jaclyn Moriarty

The Astonishing Chronicles of Oscar from Elsewhere is the Fourth book in Jaclyn Moriarty’s marvellous children’s fantasy adventure series, Kingdoms & Empires. »

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Review: Footprints on the Moon by Lorraine Marwood

Footprints on the Moon is a verse novel for late primary/early high school readers set in Australia in 1969. »

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Review: Girl of the Southern Sea by Michelle Kadarusman

Girl of the Southern Sea is a beautifully written middle grade novel set in Indonesia. »

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Review: Bindi by Kirli Saunders

Bindi by Kirli Saunders is a gentle children’s story in verse, adorned with illustrations by Dub Leffler. For mid-upper primary. »

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Review: The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst by Jaclyn Moriarty

The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst is the third book in Jaclyn Moriarty’s marvellous children’s fantasy adventure series, Kingdoms & Empires. »

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Review: Hollowpox by Jessica Townsend

Hollowpox is the third book in the Nevermoor series and is a comforting and cosy read that was somehow still jam packed with adventure, mystery and turmoil. »

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Review: The Theory of Hummingbirds by Michelle Kadarusman

The Theory of Hummingbirds by Michelle Kadarusman is an incredibly sweet and moving story for young readers (8+). »

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Review: As Fast As I Can by Penny Tangey

As Fast As I Can is a heartfelt Australian middle-grade story recommended for kids who love sport, kids who love books and kids who love both. »

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