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Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • Happy IWD 2023!! and March give-away!

    To celebrate International Women’s Day my give-away this month is the fabulous Ash Barty memoir, which I happily read and reviewed a few weeks ago. If you would like to be the lucky recipient, add a comment on why you find Ash so special to us all. Read more

  • Hello, Emma Memma – Emma Memma

    Penguin Australia We no longer have anyone little enough to be a Wiggles fan in our family – in fact, just recently I was recalling taking my oldest grandson to see the colorful four at the Kingaroy Town Hall (cost $5, and we all sat on the floor – circa 1997) but the last time Read more

  • February Give-away!

    Honestly folk, can you believe we’re already two months into the year? Astonishing! Anyway the lovely Marie Miegel is getting the copy of The Silence That Binds Us…..I know you will find it compelling Marie! I’m on a teaching contract until the end of this week guys, so nothing till the weekend but have a Read more

  • The Isabelle Stories Volume 1: Izzy & Belle – Jane Godwin. Illustrated by Robin Cowcher.

    Hachette March 2023 Imprint: Lothian Children’s Books ISBN 9780734421593  RRP: $14.99 Whil Jane Godwin’s delightful new series for your younger readers, venturing on their independent reading journeys will, I predict, be a huge hit. These kiddos are always enthralled with stories which mirror their own doings, likes and dislikes, worries and joys, and, of course, Read more

  • January Prize – Heartstopper

    My give-away for January – the Heartstopper Yearbook – arrived at its destination on Friday and the tussle was on between Sally’s two daughters, who are both big fans! Congratulations and may it give everyone much pleasure!! Read more

  • Strong and Tough – Rico Hinson-King/Nick Sharratt

    Bloomsbury November 2022 ISBN 9781526648624 Imprint Bloomsbury Children’s Books RRP: $24.99 This is a super story which I’ve now shared with several classes between Year 1 and 3, and all the kiddos have really enjoyed it, even though it deals with some tough issues. What is even more amazing is that it is written by Read more

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