A review by Nalini Haynes Nimue runs away from home because most people in her village despise her, calling her cursed. However, her plan is …
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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 …
Normal programming to resume soon… we’re doing our best
Apologies for the lack of new posts and the tardiness of an explanation. As you might know if you follow me on social media, I …
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 …
The Phone Box at the Edge of the World by Laura Imai Messina
A review by Emma Streeton Set in Japan the story follows Yui and Takeshi, both of whom have lost people close to them. Yui’s mother …
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 …
Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan
A review by Nalini Haynes We all know people obsessed with status and wealth. Four years ago, my husband and I sat down to lunch …