From the very beginning of the novel, I was able to relax into Zillah Bethell’s confident storytelling, safe in the knowledge an interesting story was going to unfold – and I was not disappointed. I loved the developing friendship between a two girl who, on the surface, appear very different. One is a nameless…
Lisa Fuller’s novel – Ghost Bird – has had a real impact over in My Book Corner, “A life-affirming narrative that will leave the reader questioning everything they know about their own life and the roots that were laid down before them.” Set in 1999, in Australia, featuring First Nation Australian twins Stacey and Laney…
It’s 1999. First Nation Australians, Stacey and Laney Thomson, begin their last year at high school knowing it won’t be long until they can head out into the world. They both consider their separate paths and what the future may hold for them away from the familiar surroundings of home and their close-knit community. When…
My Book Corner reviewer and good friend Leisa Stewart-Sharpe publishes her first book this week, and what a way to launch a career, by reimagining blockbuster nature series Blue Planet II for a whole new generation. And. Did you spot who’s penned the foreword? Yep, it’s non-other than Sir David Attenborough himself – what a…
NAIDOC Week celebrations begin on the 6th of July 2019. NAIDOC Week is a jam packed week, celebrated across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The chosen theme for 2019 is; Voice Treaty Truth For more information visit: naidoc.org.au Embrace this year’s theme by…
This Is Banjo Patterson is the latest picture book collaboration between Tania McCartney and Christina Booth. If you are looking for a wonderful way to weave great poetry into your little listeners’ lives – this book is just the one. Tania McCartney’s narrative gently guides us through the tale of the famous poet – Banjo…
Australia Illustrated is 96 glorious pages full of fabulous details and quirky snippets about life in Australia from Tania McCartney – ‘a small slice of the land I was born in, and the land that I love.’ … and the love for Australia beams out from every page. The opening pages celebrate Australia for being…
Too Flash is an engrossing chapter book for older readers. Penned by Melissa Lucashenko, an Australian writer of mixed European and Murri heritage she articulates the trials and tribulations of Zo, a fifteen year old who is forced to move across country when her career focused mum is relocated by her employer. Too Flash is a…
As the title would suggest, Evan’s Gallipoli is set against the background of the now infamous campaign during World War I. Australian and New Zealand forces played an integral role, making this novel just to perfect to delve into as ANZAC Day approaches. Evan is just fourteen. He lives in Apollo Bay, Victoria, with his father, a…
This has given me itchy feet – there is nothing like Australia for travel, it’s a must do activity … over a long period of time … with the family … just like Grace in Are We There Yet? Grace and her family hitch up their pop up camper trailer and head off, literally around Australia. Alison Lester picks…
A beautifully quirky debut novel from Sue McPherson, the 2011 winner of the State Library of Queensland’s Indigenous Writing Fellowship. At times moving, at times funny, Sue McPherson has that enviable quality of a writer who is able to interweave (seemingly effortlessly) characters, ideas, poignancy and humour in to a strong, enjoyable novel. Delicate yet…
National Reconciliation Week has begun! What is it? It’s “the perfect opportunity to recognise all Australians, and the unique place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within this country.” NRW Website. It’s about learning, about celebration and recognition. This year’s theme is Lets Talk Recognition, with the fabulous aim of ‘recognising the contributions, cultures and…
With Australia Day fast approaching, we thought it would be a great opportunity to delve into some great Australian picture and chapter books. Choosing from the fabulous variety, talent and awesome books available has been tricky. We’ve chosen a selection of picture books which, we feel, encapsulate this varied and wonderful land in which we…
As ANZAC Day approaches it’s important that children begin to understand the significance of this day. The following is a list of great books which deal specifically with ANZAC day. I’ve also included some powerful books that tackle the nature of war, both picture books AND chapter books, allowing a more broader discussion to take place. To…
“Then, without warning, traditional Anangu life – grounded in the Dreaming, measured by the cycle of the seasons – was disrupted forever.” It was an incredible 34 summers before they became aware of the arrival of the walypala (whitefellas), this book documents the devastating impact of the arrival on Anangu land. The Maralinga story, the nuclear bomb…
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Great review, thanks for posting the pictures. Really makes a difference with picture book reviews. Will order for the store…
I often hope to find interviews with Margaret Wild who fascinates me and whose work I adore. Thoroughly enjoyed this…