During November I read 19 books – slightly down, because I was busy with some work for the ABC and at the retail kiosk I work at, and I only wrote a handful of reviews – I wasn’t able to review all of them, but I did get something out of the ones I didn’t… Continue reading November 2022 Reading Round-Up
Tag: climate change
Two Degrees by Alan Gratz
Title: Two Degrees Author: Alan Gratz Genre: Climate Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st December 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $19.99 Synopsis:Fire. Flood. Ice. Three forces of nature. Three kids swept up in a looming global catastrophe. Can they survive? In California, Akira Kristiansen is driving through the mountains with her dad when a… Continue reading Two Degrees by Alan Gratz
Talking History: 150 Years of Speakers and Speeches by Joan Haig and Joan Lennon
Title: Talking History: 150 Years of Speakers and Speeches Author: Joan Haig and Joan Lennon Genre: History/Non-Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 15th February 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 80 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: 150 years of world-changing speeches A contemporary introduction to speeches that have changed the world.From Abraham Lincoln to Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Nelson Mandela to… Continue reading Talking History: 150 Years of Speakers and Speeches by Joan Haig and Joan Lennon
Book Bingo 2020 Eleven About the environment
Wow, it’s November, and I’m onto my second last square for this year’s book bingo with Theresa and Amanda, my book bingo buddies! My second last square is about the environment – and I wrote this post back in May when I read the book, in my attempt to keep on top of everything as… Continue reading Book Bingo 2020 Eleven About the environment
The Giant and the Sea by Trent Jamieson, Rovina Cai (Illutrator)
Title: The Giant and the Sea Author: Trent Jamieson, Rovina Cai (Illutrator) Genre: Fiction, Eco-themes Publisher: Hachette/Lothian Children’s Books Published: 26th May 2020 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: A stunningly beautiful and powerful take on climate change, standing up for what you believe in, and the power of hope. With lyrical text by… Continue reading The Giant and the Sea by Trent Jamieson, Rovina Cai (Illutrator)
Daughter of Bad Times by Rohan Wilson
Title: Daughter of Bad Times Author: Rohan Wilson Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 6th May 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: A suspenseful, truthful and compelling novel from the critically acclaimed author of The Roving Party. 'What better pitch than helping the refugees of the world? Who doesn't want to help refugees,… Continue reading Daughter of Bad Times by Rohan Wilson
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