Category: Children’s Literature

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Seven Wherewithal Way – Across the Ice and into the Jungle by Samatha-Ellen Bound

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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

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NCACL Cultural Diversity Database

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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

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A Message Through Time Interview

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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

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The National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature – An Overview

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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

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The MudPuddlers by Pamela Rushby

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Title: The MudPuddlers Author: Pamela Rushby Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 5th April 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: What lies hidden in the mud? What might happen if you look at it too long? And what will happen if you let it go?Twelve-year-old Nina is not happy. Her scientist parents… Continue reading The MudPuddlers by Pamela Rushby

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Miss Penny Dreadful and the Malicious Maze by Allison Rushby

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Title: Miss Penny Dreadful and the Malicious Maze Author: Allison Rushby Genre: Mystery/Historical Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 5th April 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: The second book in a mystical and adventurous junior fiction series from acclaimed author Allison Rushby.‘Penny had only set one foot inside the drawing room when she… Continue reading Miss Penny Dreadful and the Malicious Maze by Allison Rushby

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The Great Gallipoli Escape by Jackie French

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Title: The Great Gallipoli Escape Author: Jackie French Genre: Historical Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 5th April 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 224 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Renowned for her historical fiction titles, Jackie French now tells the story of the brilliant and famous evacuation of Gallipoli. Sixteen-year-old Nipper and his Gallipoli mates Lanky, Spud, Bluey and Wallaby… Continue reading The Great Gallipoli Escape by Jackie French

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March 2023 Round Up

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In March I read nineteen books, and all but two were Australian. I reviewed nearly all of them, and the reviews will all be up soon – at least one has to be written still, and I have started on my May reading. I have tried to read broadly across genres and authors, but my… Continue reading March 2023 Round Up

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A Message Through Time by Anna Ciddor

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Title: A Message Through Time Author: Anna Ciddor Genre: Historical Fiction/Time travel Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th April 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A pacey and action-packed time-slip adventure that carries step-siblings Felix and Zoe back to Ancient Roman times - and also, accidentally, drags a Roman girl into the present.… Continue reading A Message Through Time by Anna Ciddor

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Huda was Here by H. Hayek

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Title: Huda was Here Author: H. Hayek Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th April 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Huda hatches a bold plan to help her dad get a job - which lands her and her brother in all kinds of trouble. A delightful and hilarious story from a… Continue reading Huda was Here by H. Hayek