Nit Boy
by Tristan Bancks and Heath McKenzie reviewed by Barbara Braxton Lewis Snow has the worst case of nits in world history. Everyone wants him to shave his head. But Lewis thinks of his nits as pets. He’s determined to keep his hair and
New Reading List: Biographies for Younger Readers
Here are many books that will delight and interest everyone. Many publishers produce series aimed at a particular age range. Some are light on text and big on pictures. Many present the salient points of a person's life in a
100% Wolf
by Jayne Lyons reviewed by Mia Macrossan One of the few reads that succeeds in being laugh out loud funny, 100 % WOLF by Jayne Lyons is the story of Freddy Lupin, from a noble family of werewolves. He is looking forward to
My Dad Snores
by John Williamson illustrated by Peter Carnavas Something to enjoy on Father's Day or any time of the year. Irresistible rhyming text combines with fantastic illustrations by Peter Carnavas. Watch with your children :https://youtu.be/rryevgjZCIo
The Midnight Lie
by Marie Rutkoski reviewed by Mia Macrossan A midnight lie is one told for someone else's sake - a lie that sits between goodness and wrong, just as midnight is the moment between night and morning. This story, about forbidden love in a
The Human Body Survival Guide
by George Ivanoff reviewed by Mia Macrossan This is another volume in the Survival Guide series, the first being The Australia Survival Guide. The Human Body Survival Guide has 'all the facts and advice you need to survive living in your own
Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure
by Jeff Kinney, reviewed by Mia Macrossan This is the second title in a new series by Kinney, the author of the popular Diary of A Wimpy Kid series, the first being Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal.
All The Science You Need To Know By Age 7
by Katie Daynes Illustrated by Stefano Tognetti reviewed by Barbara Braxton Little people always have lots of questions about the world around them - it's how they find out how it works. Often the answers to those questions lie in quite profound science
Wolf Girl 3: The Secret Cave
by Anh Do illustrated by Lachlan Creagh reviewed by Sarah Custance If you have children or work with children in any way, then I have no doubt you now no longer think of Anh Do as a T.V. personality or comedian but rather
Elementals: Battle Born
by Amie Kaufman reviewed by Sarah Custance Amie Kaufman is the co-author of many well-known series such as ‘The Unearthed Duology’ and ‘The Starbound Trilogy’ both written with Meagan Spooner and the ‘Illuminae Files’ and ‘Aurora Cycle’ both written with Jay Kristoff.
The Daddy Animal Book
Written and illustrated by Jennifer Cossins Reviewed by Mia Macrossan This is the companion title to THE MUMMY ANIMAL BOOK from the author of the CBCA Notable THE BABY ANIMAL BOOK and the bestselling 101 COLLECTIVE NOUNS. It is the same size, same format but in
The Painted Ponies
by Alison Lester reviewed by Mia Macrossan A new book by Alison Lester is always cause for celebration. The Painted Ponies doesn’t disappoint. It’s starts with Matilda who loves to stay at her Grandma Lucky’s house with the pony called Luna, the
STORYLINKS 2020 Short Story Competition for Young Writers
Children in Grades 4, 5 and 6 are invited to write a short story of between 1000 and 1500 words - on any subject. The winner will receive $100 and have their story published on the StoryLinks website. IMPORTANT DATES Entries due by
