1. To begin, what inspired you to start writing and when did you start? One of my earliest memories is of my grandfather waiting outside the newsagency before it opened to buy exercise books. He would sit at the table opposite my brothers and me, open the books and say, “Write.” He was a Greek… Continue reading Interview with Will Kostakis, We Could Be Something
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We Could Be Something by Will Kostakis
Title: We Could Be Something Author: Will Kostakis Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 416 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A wonderful emotional rollercoaster of a novel about two young men, each on a journey of discovery. It's part coming-out story, part falling-in-love story, part relationship breakdown story, part extended… Continue reading We Could Be Something by Will Kostakis
Tap, Tap, Tap. Dance, Dance, Dance.
Title: Tap, Tap, Tap. Dance, Dance, Dance. Author: Hervé Tullet Genre: Children’s Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd May 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 64 Price: $27.99 Synopsis: A joyful dance where your hand is the star and the book your stage, from the creator of the international bestsellers, Press Here and Mix It Up! Ready? Place your hand… Continue reading Tap, Tap, Tap. Dance, Dance, Dance.
Shadow Catchers by Kirsty Murray and Karen Blair
Title: Shadow Catchers Author: Kirsty Murray and Karen Blair Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd May 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A delightful picture book that celebrates the joy of young children trying to catch their shadows - from the creators of CBCA Honour Book When Billy was a Dog and Puddle Hunters.… Continue reading Shadow Catchers by Kirsty Murray and Karen Blair
Mars Underground by H.M. Waugh
Title: Mars Underground Author: H.M. Waugh Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Dee and Holt think they've found safety, but together they must face new dangers to reunite the humans of Mars in this heart-stopping, page-turning sequel to Mars Awakens. When Dee brought Holt… Continue reading Mars Underground by H.M. Waugh
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
March 2023 Round Up
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
A Message Through Time by Anna Ciddor
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
Huda was Here by H. Hayek
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
The Month that Makes the Year by Inda Ahmad Zahri
Title: The Month that Makes the Year Author: Inda Ahmad Zahri Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 28th February 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Exploring Ramadan through the eyes of a Muslim child, this graceful and authentic story illuminates the sense of belonging to both the community and the universe that… Continue reading The Month that Makes the Year by Inda Ahmad Zahri
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