Title: Ratbags 2: Midnight Mischief Author: Tim Harris, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon Genre: Humour Publisher: Puffin Published: 2nd May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: The second book in the stupendously rat-tastic Ratbags series, from the award-winning, bestselling author and funny man, Tim Harris. When rule-loving, leaf-collecting, piano-playing Jigsaw was naughty for good,… Continue reading Ratbags 2: Midnight Mischief by Tim Harris, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon
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Dymocks Autumn Reading Challenge
I completed my Dymocks Autumn reading challenge at the end of April and enjoyed all the books I read. I read several books that I could have used for at least two of the prompts, as I have read a few debut novels and many Australian novels – more about that in my monthly round… Continue reading Dymocks Autumn Reading Challenge
Seven Wherewithal Way – Across the Ice and into the Jungle by Samatha-Ellen Bound
Title: Seven Wherewithal Way – Across the Ice and into the Jungle Author: Samatha-Ellen Bound Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Affirm Press Published: 25th October 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: One year ago, Celeste Barden went on the adventure of a lifetime. Now, the next one is about to begin. Rebellion is brewing in… Continue reading Seven Wherewithal Way – Across the Ice and into the Jungle by Samatha-Ellen Bound
NCACL Cultural Diversity Database
Introduction One of the databases I am highlighting for the NCACL is the Cultural Diversity database that catalogues the comprehensive collection of books written by the culturally diverse population in Australia, and its focus is on understanding similarities and differences across cultures. It has a large scope that covers 400 books, and new books that… Continue reading NCACL Cultural Diversity Database
Secrets of the Good Fairy House by Sophie Masson and Lorena Carrington
Title: Secrets of the Good Fairy House Author: Sophie Masson and Lorena Carrington Genre: Memoir/Fiction Publisher: Pardalote Press Published: 1st June 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 48 Price: $25 Synopsis: Secrets of the Good-Fairy House is a unique exploration of how a beloved childhood house can grant not only a treasury of rich memories, but also spark… Continue reading Secrets of the Good Fairy House by Sophie Masson and Lorena Carrington
Bird’s Eye View by Sophie Masson, illustrated by Lorena Carrington
Title: Bird’s Eye View Author: Sophie Masson, illustrated by Lorena Carrington Genre: Poetry Publisher: Pardalote Press Published: November 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 48 Price: $20 Synopsis: Flying high above us or landing at our feet; chattering in the park, and wheeling in the air; in the forest and the plain, the land and the sea,… Continue reading Bird’s Eye View by Sophie Masson, illustrated by Lorena Carrington
Last Man Out by Louise Park
Title: Last Man Out Author: Louise Park Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Wild Dog Books Published: 1st April 2023 Format: Flexiback Pages: 80 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: The evacuation from Gallipoli of Australian and New Zealand troops was a logistically incredible undertaking. The exhausted young men were to slip away by ship in the dead of night.But…Someone needed… Continue reading Last Man Out by Louise Park
A Message Through Time Interview
Can you tell us a bit about A Message Through Time? Felix is a cheeky 11-year-old who likes to rile up his bossy older stepsister Zoe. She is not impressed when he finds a way to whisk them into ancient Roman Gaul – especially when he then brings a high-class Roman girl into their own… Continue reading A Message Through Time Interview
The National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature – An Overview
Lu Rees established the Lu Rees Archives in 1974, while she was president of the ACT Branch of the Children’s Book Council of Australia, and since 1981, Australian authors have donated copies of their books to the archive, which has since become the National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature, focusing on the role of children’s… Continue reading The National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature – An Overview
Lies We Sing to the Sea by Sarah Underwood
Title: Lies We Sing to the Sea Author: Sarah Underwood Genre: Fantasy/Historical/Romance Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 5th April 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 496 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A dazzling sapphic fantasy, inspired by Greek mythology.In the cursed kingdom of Ithaca, each summer brings the hanging of twelve maidens, a gift to the vengeful Poseidon. But when… Continue reading Lies We Sing to the Sea by Sarah Underwood
The Book Muse 