Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe



  • The Lily in the Snow: Book #3 Miss Lily – Jackie French

    Harper Collins March 2019 ISBN: 9781460753842 ISBN 10: 1460753844 RRP 29.99 AUD We devotees of Miss Lily have been waiting fairly impatiently for her return and I was thrilled when my copy arrived and immediately started immersing myself once more into the world of Sophie, Nigel and Miss Lily. However packing and moving house followed up by three Read more

  • Detention – Tristan Bancks

        Penguin Random House Imprint: Puffin July 2019 ISBN: 9780143799 RRP: $16.99   Just wow! Once again Tristan has crafted a sensational narrative with high-impact tension and thought-provoking themes which will keep readers eagerly turning pages. Two young people are both, each in their own way, prisoners of sad circumstances. Sima, with her family, Read more

  • Nullaboo Hullabaloo – Fleur Ferris

    Penguin 9780143787143 May 7, 2019 Puffin   RRP: $14.99   We could all use some more fairy dust in our lives. Whether it’s because of the gloom and doom of daily news reports or if (like me packing up house) because of some personal issues. I maintain that a liberal sprinkling of fairy sparkle would Read more

  • Alex Rider #12 : Secret Weapon – Anthony Horowitz

    Walker Books April 2019 ISBN: 9781406387476 Imprint: Walker Australian RRP: $16.99 New Zealand RRP: $18.99   I’m pretty certain that I’m not the only one who’s so excited that Anthony has his Alex mojo back J – and with the talk of the forthcoming movie there are bound to be many more readers added to the fold of fans. Read more

  • The ANZAC Billy – Claire Saxby/Mark Jackson & Heather Potter

      Walker Books ISBN: 9781925126815 Imprint: Black Dog Books Release Date: April 1, 2019 Australian RRP: $24.99 New Zealand RRP: $27.99 As thousands of Australians and New Zealanders pay homage to those who have given to our countries in service, often with the ultimate sacrifice, this is not only a timely release for this time of year but for all Read more

  • Grace’s Mystery Seed – Juliet M Sampson/Karen Erasmus

    Ford St Publishing March 2019 $16.95 Have you ever had your children (or grandies) garden with you? I used to garden with my girls and now I have my beautiful granddaughter growing up here also loving planting and watching things grow. She especially loved planting radish seeds to spell her name and only having to Read more