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Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • Mind Shift to a Better Place – Dr Larsen, Mindshift Foundation, Elizabeth Venzin

    Harper Collins Australia February 2020 ISBN: 9780733340451 ISBN 10: 0733340458 Imprint: ABC Books – AU List Price: 32.99 AUD Thankfully mental health has become not only de-stigmatised but supported and managed in ways that previously we had never experienced. It’s fair to say that 2020 has taken almost all of us to emotional places we had never expected to Read more

  • Health and Help for tweens & teens

    There is certainly a boom in books targeting young people to empower them to be their best selves and take action for the greater good. As it happens I have quite a pile of them here so have decided to compile them into this one post. All are very worthy additions either to a personal Read more

  • Magabala Magic

    It’s always exciting to open a package from Magabala. I find such joy in the wonderful stories shared by our talented Indigenous creators. Two such stunning books are recent additions to the Magabala book list and both are set to become highly acclaimed in all quarters. My Story/Ngaginybe Jarragbe – Shirley Purdie October 2020ISBN 9781925936131 Read more

  • Death sets Sail – Robin Stevens

    Penguin Australia September 2020 ISBN: 9780241419809 Imprint: Puffin RRP: $16.99 All good things must come to an end – even great things must – and I foresee there will be gnashing of teeth amongst my readers who are so dedicated to this series as they realise this is the final chapter. Robin Stevens has turned detective/murder mystery fiction Read more

  • Bear in Space – Deborah Abela. Illustrated by Marjorie Crosby-Fairall

    Walker Books Australia August 2020 ISBN: 9781760651510Imprint: Walker Books Australia Australian RRP: $25.99New Zealand RRP: $28.99 Encouraging our little readers to be not just accepting of differences but to embrace them is arguably one of the greatest gifts we can offer. And to be able to do this through the enjoyment of a wonderful and vibrant story is a Read more

  • Tree Beings – Raymond Huber and Sandra Severgnini [with a foreword by Jane Goodall]

    Exisle Publishing October 2020 ISBN 9781925820539 RRP $34.99 I think it fair to say that if Dr Jane Goodall is lending her endorsement to a book then you know it must be of the highest quality. This is a beautiful volume packed with information and richly illustrated which addresses the growing desire among children to Read more

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