Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • Just So Stories for Little Children: Rudyard Kipling’s stories retold. Illustrated by John Joven.

    Harper Collins Australia ISBN: 9781474938051 ISBN 10: 1474938051 Imprint: Usborne – GB October 2019 RRP $24.99 Astute readers of this blog may have suspected that I have affection for the writing of Rudyard Kipling – yes, very old-fashioned I know – but it is what it is. Therefore I was rather delighted to have this lovely new revamp Read more

  • Wakestone Hall (Stella Montgomery #3) – Judith Rossell

    Harper Collins Australia ISBN: 9780733338205 ISBN 10: 0733338208 Imprint: ABC Books – AU On Sale: 22/10/2018 List Price: 24.99 AUD   I’m so very sad – not because the book was disappointing you understand but because I am going to miss Stella a lot *sad face*. I suspect I won’t be the only one. I know many young, and not Read more

  • Clementine Rose and the Bake-Off Dilemma [#14] – Jacqueline Harvey

    Penguin Random House 9780143780595 December 3, 2018 Random House Australia Children’s RRP: $14.99 Clemmie is back with not only a new adventure but also some new and exciting family news! Penberthy House is busier than ever now that Lady Clarissa and Drew are married, which means that Clemmie has a new step-brother in Will. Also Read more

  • Pippa’s Island #5: Puppy Pandemonium – Belinda Murrell

    Penguin Random House 9780143793267 December 3, 2018 Random House Australia Children’s   RRP: $14.99 The many young fans who have embraced this series with much enthusiasm will be delighted with the latest – and it’s just in time for Christmas too! It’s been almost a year since Pippa and her mum, Jenna, and brother and Read more

  • Just Breathe – Andrew Daddo

    Penguin Australia 9780143573623 July 30, 2018 RRP: $17.99 It must be hard to be so multi-talented *wry face*.  Andrew Daddo has certainly proven his ability as not only a media figure but a very able and engaging writer. I’ve not been enthralled in recent times by a lot of the YA coming my way – Read more

  • Everest Adventures (Usborne True Stories series}

    Harper Collins October 2018 Imprint: Usborne ISBN 9781474948142 RRP: $12.99   Here’s a great book for your readers of non-fiction, whether boy or girl. Eleven accounts of attempts to conquer Everest are related in simple but dramatic style with all the accompanying disappointments, tragedies and triumphs. From the early 20th century following the successful explorations Read more

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