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Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • The Cat Who Came in off the Roof – Annie M. G. Schmidt

    Allen & Unwin Imprint: Pushkin Children’s Books ISBN: 9781782690368 RRP: $16.99 Have you heard of this author? No, neither had I but the title intrigued me – I do like an interesting title. Plus I’m a cat person. This charming novel held my interest fully for the return trip to the city today. Tibbles is Read more

  • An update………

    It’s been almost a month since I posted anything. I have a stack of books, mounting up threatening to topple over that need reviewing. My excuse is starting a new job four weeks ago and trying to get my head around not only a new school but a new ‘system’, and teaching a new English Read more

  • New Boy – Nick Earls

    Penguin Australia Puffin Imprint Published: 25/03/2015 Format: Paperback, 176 pages RRP: $14.99 price:AUD $14.99 ISBN-13:9780143308393 Yes, it’s true, Nick Earls is one of my very most favourite authors 🙂 no matter if it’s kid lit or adult fiction. Aside from that, he is such a lovely human and very funny.  When he graciously did a Read more

  • One True Thing – Nicole Hayes

    Random House Australia ISBN: 9780857986887 Published: 01/05/2015 Imprint: Random House Australia Children’s Extent: 400 pages RRP $19.99 With this second novel, Nicole Hayes has absolutely confirmed her talent as a quality writer for young adults.  We are all too aware of the intense scrutiny under which our politicians are placed – and often, rightly so – and the accompanying Read more

  • You Choose series #6 & #7 – George Ivanoff

    #5 Night of the Creepy Carnival ISBN: 9780857986696 Published: 01/05/2015 Imprint: Random House Australia Children’s Extent: 160 pages RRP $14.99 #6 Alien Invaders from Beyond the Stars ISBN: 9780857986719 Published: 01/05/2015 Imprint: Random House Australia Children’s Extent: 160 pages RRP $14.99 When I received my first copies of books from this series I road tested them on my grandson who is somewhat of Read more

  • Footy Dreaming – Michael Hyde

    Ford St Publishing May 2015 186 p. RRP: $17.99 ISBN: 9781925000993 Like so many other youngsters around the country, Noah and Ben live for their footy. They are both completely focussed on being the best players they can be in their provincial footy teams but also share a common goal: to be selected for the Read more

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