Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • Round the Twist – Paul Jennings

    Penguin Australia February 2022 ISBN: 9780140342130 Imprint: Puffin RRP: $14.99 I was saying to someone just yesterday that, in our pursuit to promote new books, we sometimes forget that back catalogue titles also demand to be shared as each new crop of readers comes along. I am acquainted with so many young adults (that is, anyone younger than…

  • The Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee – Deborah Abela

    Random House Australia ISBN: 9781925324822 Published: 01/08/2016 Imprint: Random House Australia Children’s   RRP $14.99 In small country towns there is often a vigorous community spirit, especially for the ‘battlers’ and this story exemplifies that. India Wimple lives with her family – Dad, Mum, little brother Boo and Nanna Flo – in Yungabilla. Nanna came to live with…