Tag: Emily Gale

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Rarity of Reviews of Australian Children’s Books

Ashleigh

I have ‘some more thoughts’ – this time, about the rarity of reviews of children’s books in mainstream media, magazines, and newspapers – the media that most people would consume or have access to. Whilst they may review books, it’s always adult books and often the very literary ones. And whilst any book coverage is… Continue reading Rarity of Reviews of Australian Children’s Books

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September 2022 Reading Round-up

Ashleigh

In September, I read 22 books, with sixteen by Australian authors and six by non-Australian authors, so I have been reading more Australian authors this year, which has been my focus and goal to promote Australian voices – as many as I can and as diversely as I can. I’ve again read across a range… Continue reading September 2022 Reading Round-up

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The Goodbye Year by Emily Gale

Ashleigh

Title: The Goodbye Year Author: Emily Gale Genre: Fiction Publisher: Text Publishing Published: 30thAugust 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: It’s the start of 2020 and Harper is filled with anticipation about being in the final year of Riverlark Primary. She wants a leadership role, the comfort of her friendship group, and to… Continue reading The Goodbye Year by Emily Gale

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Elsewhere Girls by Emily Gale and Nova Weetman

Ashleigh

Title: Elsewhere Girls Author: Emily Gale and Nova Weetman Genre: Time slip, historical fiction Publisher: Text Publishing Published: 4th May 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: It’s midnight and I’m alone in the kitchen eating a cold potato scallop. Coach O'Call would say something like, ‘That’s not what I expect from a scholarship… Continue reading Elsewhere Girls by Emily Gale and Nova Weetman