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By Lucie Stevens Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Lucie Stevens  is children's author, freelance writer, editor and publishing consultant. R. I. P. Nanny Tobbins, about a young girl coping with an unruly ghost, is her debut middle grade novel. Nine year old Albertine's cosy

By Alexandra Moody Reviewed by Lucille Rose Rival Darling, the first in the  Darling Devils series,  is a YA contemporary romance following the drama filled lives of two Minnesota high school students. Violet has one rule: never date a jock. And before

By R M Gray Reviewed by Ayesha Uddin Nightweaver  is a debut YA fantasy novel in the popular Romantasy genre. The ambience is grimdark, the pace is relentless and the narrative shot through with a sense of menace that rarely abates. The story

By Amelia Tonta and Peter Baldwin Reviewed by Lara Cain Gray Lucky is a dynamic new picture book by Amelia Tonta (formerly publishing as Amelia Mcinerney) and illustrated by Peter Baldwin. It is an imaginative and laugh-out-loud celebration of optimism in the

By D J Taylor Reviewed by Jenny Ruge Anna’s War is a compelling YA historical fiction novel by debut author, DJ Taylor. Set in German-occupied Holland in the later stages of World War II, the story was inspired by the childhood memories

By Gisela Ervin-Ward Reviewed by Lara Cain Gray True South is the debut novel for experienced education writer Gisela Ervin-Ward. It includes all the desirable key ingredients of a gripping middle-grade mystery, such as buried treasure, family secrets, and compromised friendships. Set

By Aura Parker Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Aura is a creator whose previous published books include Meerkat Splash,  Meerkat Christmas, The Silly Seabed Song and Goodnight Glow Worms now published as a board book. Her work is characterised by a joyful energy, a sense

By Lucile de Pesloüan, illustrated by Jacques Goldstyn, translated by Helen Mixter Reviewed by Tyrion Perkins Lucile de Pesloüan is from Montreal in Canada and previously wrote the graphic novel What Makes Girls Sick and Tired. Jacques Goldstyn is a Canadian illustrator

By Maria van Lieshout Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Maria is a Dutch-American illustrator and graphic novelist.who has written many picture books for children.  Her graphic novel Song of a Blackbird is inspired by historic events, including those that affected her own family, during

By Suzanne Leal Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Here is another gripping World War II  story from the author of Running with Ivan,  a CBCA Notable book. We first meet Klara Gold, a Jewish child, living in a Germany changing under Hitler's leadership. Klara

By Maura Pierlot &  Maya Bora Reviewed by Meg Rowe In a world obsessed with acquiring more and more ‘stuff’ Clutterbugs message that less is best is a timely and important one. Maura Pierlot’s imaginative rhyming narrative, coupled with Maya Bora's vibrant

A First Nations Journey Around Australia's Traditional Place Names by Ryhia Dank Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Ryhia Dank is a Gudanji/Wakaja woman who grew up in a remote community in the Gulf of Carpentaria. She got to know her Country though the stories

By Annaleise Byrd Reviewed by Mia Macrossan This is another fun adventure in Grimm's fairytale world featuring those two reluctant reading partners and neighbours Basil and Terry whom we first met in Losing the Plot, Annaleise's debut middle grade novel. She has

By Jacinta Daniher, Taylor Hampton & Janelle Burger Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Taylor Hampton, a Ngiyampaa/Wiradjun man has a passion for educating young people about Aboriginal culture and has teamed up with Jacinta Daniher, an early childhood educator and Janelle Burger, a

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