Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • Guest Blogger: Welcome Laura @ The Mad Hatters Bookshop!

    It gives me such pleasure to introduce Laura from the cutest ever bookshop, The Mad Hatters at Manly. I take any opportunity I can to browse this glorious feast of literary delights and never, ever come away empty-handed! Laura and her team are so knowledgeable about children’s lit and even with my long history of Read more

  • Dreaming by Starlight – Siobhan Curham

    Walker Books August 2022 ISBN13:9781529504019 Australia RRP:$16.99 New Zealand RRP:$18.99 Read more

  • A Little Spark – Barry Jonsberg

    Allen & Unwin August 2022 Imprint:A & U Children ISBN:9781760526924 RRP: $16.99 But, as can happen, life throws a curveball. Sam is offered a tantalising and life-changing work opportunity in the UK and Cate’s mum is determined they will all go. Cate is resistant to the whole idea, not least because she knows she will Read more

  • Ash Barty presents Little Ash…:Ash Barty with Jasmin McGaughey/Jade Goodwin

    Harper Collins July 2022 Little Ash Perfect Match! #1 ISBN : 9781460762769 ISBN 10: 1460762762 Imprint: HarperCollins AU List Price: 9.99 AUD Little Ash Friendship Fix-it! #2 ISBN: 9781460762776 ISBN 10: 1460762770 Imprint: HarperCollins AU List Price: 9.99 AUD Little Ash Tennis Rush! #3 ISBN: 9781460762783 ISBN 10: 1460762789 Imprint: HarperCollins AU List Price: 9.99 AUD Little Ash Goal Getter #4 ISBN: 9781460762790 ISBN 10: 1460762797 Imprint: HarperCollins AU List Read more

  • 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

  • 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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