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Guest Post, Natalie Bayley – Author of Bone Rites

As part of Natalie's blog tour, she has written this post for me about her writing and research process for the novel to accompany the review. Thanks for the fascinating post, Natalie. Researching Historical Fiction: the Old, the Strange and the Downright Peculiar Most of my novels are set in the early or mid-twentieth century.… Continue reading Guest Post, Natalie Bayley – Author of Bone Rites

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NCACL Picture Books for Older Readers: Reading Pictures – Drawing WordsA Database of Picture Books for Older Readers

NCACL Picture Books for Older Readers: Reading Pictures – Drawing WordsA Database of Picture Books for Older Readers Introduction The latest database that the National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature has released is called Picture Books for Older Readers. Where the Cultural Diversity Database and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Database had specific focuses… Continue reading NCACL Picture Books for Older Readers: Reading Pictures – Drawing WordsA Database of Picture Books for Older Readers

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The Ship of Cloud and Stars by Amy Raphael

Title: The Ship of Cloud and Stars Author: Amy Raphael Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Hachette Australia/Orion Published: 11th January 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 340 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: From the acclaimed author of The Forest of Moon and Sword comes a high-seas adventure for readers 9+. Join Nico on her quest to change the world... Nico Cloud desperately… Continue reading The Ship of Cloud and Stars by Amy Raphael

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Interview with Eleanor Limprecht, Author of The Passengers

On the blog today, I am delighted to host Eleanor Limprecht, author of The Passengers, published on the 21st of February, and reviewed on the blog as well. Eleanor has kindly answered some questions about the book, war brides and her research process, so I hope you enjoy and that it gives some insight into… Continue reading Interview with Eleanor Limprecht, Author of The Passengers