Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe


  • Truly Tan: Trapped! (Truly Tan, Book #6) – Jen Storer

    Harper Collins         ISBN: 9780733334122       ISBN 10: 0733334121       Imprint: ABC Books – AU 01/05/2017      RRP 16.99 AUD   Confession time: Truly Tan is up to number 6 and I’ve not read any. In my defence, they are never on the library shelves long enough to snaffle one and since I taught my students how to…

  • Pippa’s Island #1: The Beach Shack Café – Belinda Murrell

    Penguin Random House ISBN 9780143783671 July 3, 2017 Random House Australia Children’s RRP: $14.99   Belinda Murrell, one of our best loved authors, has cracked it again with a splendid new series once again celebrating family, friendships, community spirit and girl power :).  Throw in a simply gorgeous tropical island setting and you have a…

  • Eve and Elly – Mike Dumbleton/Laura Wood

    Penguin Random House ISBN 9780857988515 May 2016 Random House Australia Children’s $16.99 I have always admired Mike Dumbleton’s ability to take a simple story line or idea and turn it into a gorgeous and relevant picture book for little ones.  This one is no exception. If, as a parent, you have ever been in a…

  • Seahorse – Bruce Pascoe

    Magabala Books August 2015 ISBN:9781921248931 RRP $16.95 Both boys and girls in middle primary or thereabouts will enjoy this exciting story set on the beach of Seahorse Bay. Camping, fishing, snorkelling and a sunken boat are all the makings of a terrific family adventure. Jack is making real progress with his snorkelling with his dad,…