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Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • Kids Book Review problem

    As many of you know I am also Senior Editor for Kids Book Review – please note a slight hiccup with our platform currently being sorted – one way or another. It would be so helpful if you could share this information with relevant people. I’m crushed to report that our Kids’ Book Review website… Read more

  • The Hidden War – Belinda Murrell

    Jeparit Press, an imprint of Connor Court Publishing and The Robert Menzies Institute. August 2026 RRP: $24.95 ISBN: 9781923568457 I really want to thank Belinda for asking me to review this terrific slice of history because, though I am that nerd who enjoys all things historical, I really had no idea about any of this.… Read more

  • On a Bushwalk – Andrea Rowe. Hannah Sommerville.

    Hardie Grant Publishing September 2026 ISBN:9781761216473 Price:AU$19.99, NZ$23.99 Series:Little Worlds Publisher:Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing Imprint: Little Hare Another cute addition to the Little World series with its emphasis on basic concepts for Smalls. This one, aside from being a beautifully illustrated jaunt in the bush, focuses on colour. With fonts coloured to match each spotlighted… Read more

  • Meb Ata: Grandfather Moon – Merwez Whaleboat. Illustrated by Sharon Phineasa

    Aboriginal Studies Press New South Books Merwez Whaleboat, illustrated by Sharon Phineasa 9781922752239 October 2026 AUD$27.95, NZD$32.99 Just absolutely wow! I knew this looked like it would be beautiful and it’s another Torres Strait book so was always going to be on my request list but truly, seeing it for real, is just the most… Read more

  • Forbidden Pages: The 113th Assistant Librarian #3 – Stuart Wilson.

    Penguin Australia October 2026 ISBN: 9781761356612 Imprint: Penguin RRP: $19.99 Oh, how I love this series – because, you know, libraries! On that note I’m going to digress a bit before I get to review of this terrific new instalment. But you’ll need to go my substack to read it because this wasn’t the place… Read more

  • Happy 70th in Vanuatu

    If you’re interested to read about our trip last week, you can check out a summary on my substack. Read more

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