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Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • Phyllis Wong and the Waking of the Wizard – Geoffrey McSkimming

    ISBN: 9781760113384 Publisher: Allen & Unwin Imprint: A & U Children Pub Date: June 2015 Page Extent:400 Format: Paperback RRP $15.99 Here comes the indomitable Phyllis Wong again! Geoffrey McSkimming’s savvy young conjuror (who is also a superb mystery solver) is such a likeable character; no wonder then, that this series has taken off with… Read more

  • Happy Bastille Day!

    In honour of Bastille Day a review of a newish picture book plus a revisit of two older titles for your revolutionary pleasure. An Armadillo in Paris – Julie Krause Random House Australia ISBN: 9781770495265 Published: 02/02/2015 Imprint: Tundra Books Extent: 32 pages $29.99 This whimsical travelogue has been lurking on my shelves for months but with hindsight I’m… Read more

  • 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

  • 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

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