Title: Vasilisa the Wise and Other Tales of Brave Young Women Author: Kate Forsyth and Illustrated by Lorena Carrington Genre: Fairy tales, children’s literature Publisher: Serenity Press Published: 14th December 2017 Format: Hardcover Pages: 100 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: For many young women, the only fairy-tales they know are the ones that have been retold by Walt… Continue reading Vasilisa the Wise and Other Tales of Brave Young Women by Kate Forsyth and Illustrated by Lorena Carrington
Tag: Australian voices
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Steadman
Title: The Light Between Oceans Author: M.L. Steadman Genre: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction Publisher: Vintage Published: 3rd December 2012 Format: Paperback Pages: 368 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: This mesmerizing Australian novel has been a bestselling book around the world, and Hollywood movie rights were recently snapped up by DreamWorks, with David Heyman (Harry Potter) set to… Continue reading The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Steadman
Facing the Flame by Jackie French (Matilda Saga #7)
Title: Facing the Flame (Matilda Saga #7) Author: Jackie French Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Published: 20th November 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 292 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: There have been fires before, but not like this. Heartbreaking and powerful, FACING THE FLAME is a story of the triumph of courage and community, and a love for… Continue reading Facing the Flame by Jackie French (Matilda Saga #7)
Into the World by Stephanie Parkyn
Title: Into the World Author: Stephanie Parkyn Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st December 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 448 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Abandoned by her lover and fleeing the wrath of her family, Marie-Louise must make a desperate choice. Find a man or become one. In the midst of the French Revolution,… Continue reading Into the World by Stephanie Parkyn
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Title: Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow Author: Jessica Townsend Genre: Fantasy, Children's Fiction Publisher: Hachette Australia/Lothian Published: 10th October 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 451 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A breathtaking, enchanting new series by debut Australian author Jessica Townsend, about a cursed girl who escapes death and finds herself in a magical world - but… Continue reading Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
The Complete Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie: Including Little Ragged Blossom and Little Obelia by May Gibbs
Title: The Complete Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie: Including Little Ragged Blossom and Little Obelia Author: May Gibbs Genre: Children’s Literature Publisher: HarperCollins Published: 2017 (Originally published in 1918) Format: Hardcover Pages: 272 Price: $39.99 Synopsis: The Complete Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie combines in one edition May Gibbs’ much-loved classics, the Tales of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie (first… Continue reading The Complete Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie: Including Little Ragged Blossom and Little Obelia by May Gibbs
Tales from the Gum Tree by May Gibbs and Jane Massam
Title: Tales from the Gum Tree Author: May Gibbs and Jane Massam Genre: Children’s Fiction/Picture Book Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: January 2016 Format: Paperback Pages: 24 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Oh my!‘ cried Snugglepot. ‘I’m flying, I’m really flying!‘ He couldn’t believe he was up in the big blue sky, and it was simply glorious. Join… Continue reading Tales from the Gum Tree by May Gibbs and Jane Massam
Tales from The Billabong by May Gibbs and Jane Massam
Title: Tales from the Billabong Author: May Gibbs and Jane Massam Genre: Children’s Fiction/Picture Book Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: September 2016 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: ‘Go, Snugglepot!’ Cuddlepie was at the sidelines, cheering wildly for his friend. Snugglepot was in the lead! ‘Whee!’ Snugglepot exclaimed, tingling from the top of his head… Continue reading Tales from The Billabong by May Gibbs and Jane Massam
Book Review and Giveaway: The Gum Nut Babies by May Gibbs
Title: Gumnut Babies Centenary Edition Author: May Gibbs Genre: Children’s Literature Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 1916, Centenary Edition 2016 Format: Hardcover Pages: 272 Price: $39.99 Synopsis: Beautiful new Centenary edition to celebrate the publication of May Gibbs’s first book, Gumnut Babies, in 1916. May Gibbs’s marvellous creation – the Gumnut world, with its tiny heroes and… Continue reading Book Review and Giveaway: The Gum Nut Babies by May Gibbs
The Green Mill Murder by Kerry Greenwood (Phryne Fisher #5)
Title: The Green Mill Murder Author: Kerry Greenwood Genre: Crime Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: February 2005 Format: Paperback Pages: 276 Price: $22.95 Synopsis: Phryne Fisher's fifth mystery intrigues with excitement, glamour, murder, dance halls and blackmail. Dancing divinely through the murder and mayhem of her fifth adventure, the elegant Phryne Fisher remains unflappable. Gorgeous… Continue reading The Green Mill Murder by Kerry Greenwood (Phryne Fisher #5)
