Dominique Valente describes herself as “Lover of grumpy monsters, quirky dragons, magic and mad things, gardens that whisper and houses that breathe. The coffee helps. …
Women
Wonder Woman: WW84 by Patty Jenkins and Geoff Johns
A review by Nalini Haynes Wonder Woman has been a feminist icon for over half a century. The first Wonder Woman movie with a woman director, …
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. …
Ocean Atlas by Tom Jackson with illustrations by Ana Djordjevic
A review by Emma Streeton Ocean Atlas provides a comprehensive exploration of our oceans and seas. It covers geography, ecosystems and animals through a mix …
Starfell: Willow Moss and the Forgotten Tale by Dominique Valente
A review by Emma Streeton Willow Moss, the youngest and least powerful sister in a family of witches, recently saved the world. The problem is …
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 …
The Beast Within, A Tale of Beauty’s Prince by Serena Valentino
A review by Emma Streeton A cursed prince sits alone in a secluded castle. Few have seen him, but those who claim they have say …
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 …
Demelza and the Spectre Detectors by Holly Rivers
A review by Emma Streeton Demelza loves science – she loves it so much that she’s been known to stay up late to work on …