Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe


  • The Eureka Key (Secrets of the Seven) – Sarah L. Thomson

    Bloomsbury Published: 04-04-2017 ISBN: 9781681190617 Imprint: Bloomsbury USA Childrens Series: Secrets of the Seven If you’ve ever watched Nic Cage in the National Treasure movies (and who hasn’t?) I would liken this to those – except for youngsters. While I think our Australian readers will be at a slight disadvantage not knowing a great deal if…

  • The Fall – Tristan Bancks

    9780143783053 May 29, 2017 Random House Australia Children’s RRP $16.99   Well, after much impatient anticipation I could just say ‘WOW’! But that’s hardly the review this new action-packed novel deserves so I shall continue. Tristan has a superlative ability to write everyday all-too-human imperfect characters and transform them into inspirational heroes. Sam has never…

  • 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…