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Congratulations CBCA winners 2022!
Meanwhile, due to the fact that I’ve pulled the pin on the job I started this year (for many unhappy reasons – got any work for an unemployed t-l who needs to feed The Kid?) for the first time in 25 years, I am neither celebrating Book Week nor dressing up but here’s a favourite Read more
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Oops! Sorry about the glitch….
I’ve switched the blog to a domain platform (as I have plans!) but there was a hiccup in the changeover and people couldn’t access – now it should all be A-Ok or as The Kid would say – Gucci! Read more
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Miss Penny Dreadful & the Midnight Kittens – Allison Rushby
Walker Books Australia August 2022 ISBN: 9781760654030 RRP: $15.99 Allison Rushby‘s delightful new book brings together a host of currently popular themes but presented for your lower primary readers. In the vein of Enola Holmes or Rose Ravensthorpe, this tricky mystery combines all the charm of Victorian quirkiness with strong female characters who possess both boldness Read more
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The Book of Wondrous Possibilities – Deborah Abela
Penguin Australia 2 August 2022 ISBN: 9781761044021 Imprint: Puffin RRP: $16.99 From the opening paragraph this brilliant book simply sparkles with magic and adventure – unsurprisingly, for those of us who have followed Deborah Abela’s writing career for years! My first encounter with this joyful creator was when, as the organiser of an extravaganza showcase at Marrickville Library, Read more
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The Silver Sea – Belinda Murrell
Penguin Australia August 2022 ISBN: 9781761045554 Imprint: Puffin RRP: $16.99 Young Sophie is still living with her grandmother while her mum and brother are busy with Archie’s summer camp for young geniuses. During her summer sojourn Sophie has discovered, by complete accident, her Nanna’s connection with beautiful Tuscia and the Rossellana family. After one grand adventure, Sophie has Read more
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