This list includes works created in Australia and/or created primarily by Australians and/or New Zealanders. Because we loves our Kiwi Cousins, we does.
Aust. & NZ
What Zola did on Monday by Melina Marchetta
A review by Emma Streeton Zola loves living on Boomerang Street with her mum and her Nonna. Every day of the week is an adventure. …
Edie’s Experiments by Charlotte Barkla
Book 1 – How To Make Friends Book 2 – How To Be The Best A review by Emma Streeton Edie’s Experiments is a fun …
The End of Cuthbert Close by Cassie Hamer
A review by Annabelle Lee Set in an idyllic suburban Australian street, The End of Cuthbert Close follows three neighbors with little in common besides …
Plastic Free: The inspiring story of a global environmental movement and why it matters by Rebecca Prince-Ruiz and Joanna Atherfold Finn.
A review by Emma Streeton and Nick Streeton When I had the opportunity to get my hands on a copy of the book Plastic Free, …
Elsa Goody Bushranger by Darry Fraser
A review by Emma Streeton When Elsa Goody’s father and brother George die in quick succession, she and her sister Rosie are in trouble. Pursued …
Who Am I? by Anita Heiss
A Review by Emma Streeton Who Am I? is the fictional diary of a young Aboriginal girl, Mary Talence, a member of the Stolen Generation. …
Finding Eadie by Caroline Beecham
A review by Emma Streeton Inspired by true events during the Second World War, Finding Eadie is a story of love, friendship, hope, heartbreak and …
Pink! By Margaret Wild and Judith Rossell
A review by Emma Streeton Pink is a small dinosaur. Like her name clearly suggests, she is pink. She loves to play hide and seek …
What Do You Call Your Grandpa by Ashleigh Barton and Martina Heiduczek
A review by Emma Streeton What do you call your grandpa? is beautifully illustrated. It pays tribute to the special bond between children and their …
Nit Boy by Tristan Bancks and Heath McKenzie
A review by Emma Streeton Meet Lewis Snow. He has the worst case of nits in world history. Everyone wants him to shave his head …
Hodgepodge: How To Make A Pet Monster by Lili Wilkinson
A review by Emma Streeton Artie is 11 years old. He does not believe in ghosts, or monsters. He believes in science. So when he …
Gumboots and a bottle pouring an ocean: thank you Tabitha Bird
Tabitha Bird’s gumboots (would you believe her book featuring gumboots?) contributed to the Authors For Fireys fundraiser in January 2020. This mammoth undertaking was organised …
Peta Lyre’s Rating Normal by Anna Whateley
A review by Nalini Haynes Peta Lyre is 16 and has “alphabet soup” diagnoses including ADHD and is on the autism spectrum. Over a period …
League of Llamas by Allesah Darlison
Book 1 – The Golden Llama; Book 2 – Llama Impossible; Book 3 – Undercover Llamas; Book 4 – Rogue Llama A review by Emma Streeton League of …
Dumplings bring oceans of joy: thanks to Wai Chim
Wai Chim contributed to the Authors For Fireys fundraiser in January 2020. Emily Gale and Nova Wheetman organized this mammoth undertaking. They raised $513,149 to …