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Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • Tulips for Breakfast – Catherine Bauer

    Ford St Publishing October 2022 ISBN 9781922696199 RRP: $19.99 As always, I am grateful to have the opportunity to review a book that provides young people with a perspective of one the darkest times in human history, particularly in order to endeavour that such atrocities will never be repeated. In this novel’s dedication Catherine Bauer Read more

  • The Edge of Limits – Susanne Gervay

    Flying Elephant Media November 2022 ISBN: 9780648203551 RRP: $15.99 Susanne Gervay is no stranger to tackling difficult topics in her books and this one, is possibly one of the trickiest to navigate and pull off successfully, with the utmost sensitivity and awareness for the audience. The topic of consent, consensual relationships, toxic masculinity and the explosion Read more

  • Dorrie – Tania McCartney

    Harper Collins Australia February 2023 Well you know my high opinion of the hugely talented Tania McCartney with her stylish flair for presenting her young readers with inspirational and engaging narratives, which also incorporate factual tidbits of the most fascinating kind. I grew up reading Blinky Bill along with all the time-honoured Australian classics, but, Read more

  • The Silence that Binds Us – Joanna Ho

    Harper Collins Australia October 2022 Many of us fell in love with Joanna Ho’s exquisite writing with Eyes That Kiss in the Corners and Eyes That Speak to the Stars. Now it becomes apparent that her talent is not confined to lyrical picture books. This, her first YA novel, is searingly beautiful, poignant and powerful. Read more

  • January Winner!

    Congratulations Chloe!! My able assistant aka The Kid selected and you have won my Heartstopper prize! If you can let me know an email address we can work out delivery 🙂 Read more

  • Well, That Was Unexpected – Jesse Q. Sutanto

    Harper Collins Australia November 2022 In actual fact, this is hands down the most enjoyable YA novel I’ve read in a long time. Coincidentally, it is one of a posse of recent YAs that are Asian-focused in one way or another. Even more interesting perhaps is that it’s the second with an Indonesian setting I’ve Read more

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