Title: Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds: Stories, Poetry, and Plays for Children Author: Various/CBCA NSW Eastern Beaches Sub-branch Genre: Anthology Publisher: CBCA NSW Eastern Beaches Published: 1st June 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $25.00 Synopsis: Wonder at the universe. Swim through oceans. Encounter lions. Venture into space. Delve into fairytales. Travel back in… Continue reading Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds: Stories, Poetry, and Plays for Children by Various/CBCA NSW Eastern Beaches Sub-branch
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Being Jimmy Baxter Book Launch
Last night, Wednesday the 19th of July, I was able to attend a fabulous book launch for a CBCA friend and member, and leader of my local writing group at our favourite local and independent bookshop. Fiona Lloyd has recently had her debut novel, Being Jimmy Baxter published by Puffin, and we celebrated the official… Continue reading Being Jimmy Baxter Book Launch
Being Jimmy Baxter by Fiona Lloyd
Title: Being Jimmy Baxter Author: Fiona Lloyd Genre: Fiction Publisher: Penguin/Puffin Published: 4th July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A gently funny yet powerful coming-of-age middle grade novel about surviving the odds, unlikely friendships, and the magical music of Elvis. It’s not eggsactly easy being Jimmy Baxter 'cause:· The real Jimmy's hiding… Continue reading Being Jimmy Baxter by Fiona Lloyd
Two more book bingo rows completed.
Since last posting about my book bingo, I have completed two more down rows, and as a result, have almost filled the whole card, with two prompts left to check off, and I think I know which books I am going to read for those, but I just need to get them and read them.… Continue reading Two more book bingo rows completed.
The Red Wind by Isobelle Carmody
Title: The Red Wind Author: Isobelle Carmody Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Puffin Published: 11th October 2011 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Winner of the 2011 CBC Book of the Year - Younger Readers. The first book in The Kingdom of the Lost series. When a devastating red wind sweeps across the land, brothers Bily… Continue reading The Red Wind by Isobelle Carmody