Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • Pepper Masalah and the Temple of Cats – Rosanne Hawke. Illustrated by Jasmine Berry.

    Wombat Books July 2023 ISBN 9781761111143 Author Hawke, Rosanne; Berry, Jasmine Publisher Wombat Books This is the second in this series, with another due out in November. It is definitely pitched at your newly independent readers, and certainly deals with an interesting plot idea. Zamir (Zam) lives on a farm in Australia with his family…

  • The First Tackle: Girls with Game – Rikki-Lee Arnold

    Wombat Books March 2022 SKU: 9781761110818 RRP $14.99 Speaking from the point of view of the primary school girl who loved rugby league with a passion – and played before school and every break time with some equally determined girls, I absolutely loved this book. Back in my day it really was unheard of for girls…

  • 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…