Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • Three – Justin D’Ath

    Ford St Publishing April 2016 ISBN: 9781925272277 Justin D’Ath seems to have a real gift for exciting adventure stories with tremendous appeal to both boys and girls. This novel is like a blockbuster thriller movie but for young readers and is just fabulous. Sunday or Sunny suspects nothing more than the usual school assembly as he… Read more

  • The Truth According to Arthur: a funny book about fibbing –  Tim Hopgood/David Tazzyman

    Allen & Unwin July 2016 ISBN 9781408864999 Publisher:Bloomsbury Imprint:Bloomsbury Child RRP $14.99   A perfect book for a read-aloud that will gently point out that lying is not just a no-no but will also lead to a great discussion on ethics for young readers. Arthur breaks a rule. He is not to ride his brother’s… Read more

  • Behind and running to catch up……..

    Have got several reviews to write – but have a family crisis happening – which involves a small person whose mummy is in hospital so Gran is being a working mum and juggling a whole heap of *stuff*!!! Maybe on the weekend…………Thank you to new followers – I promise I will catch up asap!! Read more

  • Sea Dog – Claire Saxby/Tom Jellet

    June 1st 2013         Random House Australia                           ISBN13: 9781742756509 With impeccable timing this delightful picture book arrived in my review parcel just as Small and I were impatiently awaiting the arrival of one small black toy poodle (anything better than being with Gran? Yes, being with Gran AND a lively little pup!). We pounced on… Read more

  • The Terrible Thing that Happened to Barnaby Brocket – John Boyne

    Barnaby Brocket is unusual – very unusual indeed. His parents on the other hand, are normal – well, they are in their own view. In fact, his parents strive so hard to be normal that they are actually quite abnormal. John Boyne’s new fable is a delightful whimsy about a boy who floats and the… Read more

  • Stagefright – Carole Wilkinson

    Black Dog Books 2013 ISBN: 9781922077585 Paperback, 289 pp RRP: $15.99 What a talented writer Carole Wilkinson is, seemingly able to turn her creative hand to any genre.  Not many writers have the chance to publish their novels twice either! This is exactly what Carole did with Stagefright – you will enjoy the anecdote of… Read more

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