As a little nipper… mathematics was hardly my forte. Staring glumly at the time tables on the classroom wall; I might as well have been trying to make sense of hieroglyphics. And don’t get me started on figuring out square roots… the root of all my problems more like it! Had there been a book…
‘I was militant and lonely When my innocence was battered.’ Terror Kid is the latest novel from the wonderfully eloquent Benjamin Zephaniah. This is a novel which delves into a number of heavy weight themes – terrorism, computer hacking, justice, innocence and what it means to do the right thing. Zephaniah has cleverly intertwined a…
The No1 Car Spotter is the first in the popular series from Atinuke. No 1 is a confident, resourceful character, my book corner is pleased to hear the rumour this may be just the start of great new series. No 1 is a real feature of his village, whilst keeping up with his normal chores…
The latest offering from award winning children’s author Jack Gantos, Dead End In Norvelt, is a superb blend of fact with fiction. Intertwining autobiographical highlights from his childhood in the small town of Norvelt with a superb range of characters, events and twisting plots Gantos has created an entertaining, humorous and delightfully bizarre novel which instantly grabbed…
Pennies for Hitler challenges perceptions and prejudice looking at the events of WW2 from the perspective of Georg, part Jewish with English heritage, living in Germany and being swept up by the impact of the Fuhrer. It is 1939 and Georg is living in Germany. He is proud when his teacher measures his head and pronounces him to have…
There is a plethora of gorgeously talented authors who are writing novels in verse. I am taken aback by how effective this is in capturing true emotions, character and atmosphere. Think Cinnamon Rain. The Weight of Water by Sarah Crossan, featuring a beautiful cover by Oliver Jeffers, is a truly beautiful story eloquently delivered in poignant…
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…
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…
The winner has been announced… Debut author David Soloman’s scoups the prize for his brilliantly funny middle grade novel, My Brother is a Superhero. Huge congratulations! The Bear and the Piano by David Litchfield won the Best Illustrated Book, whilst The Art of Being Normal by Lisa Williamson won the Older Fiction category. [row][/row]You can view…
The short list for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2016 has been announced. Huge congratulations to all those who made the shortlist … Illustrated Books Have You Seen Elephant? by David Barrow (Gecko Press) Cinderella’s Sister and the Big Bad Wolf by Lorraine Carey and Migy Blanco (Nosy Crow) Hector and Hummingbird by Nicholas John…
The latest in series of the Diary books, from Shamini Flint, is the very humorous Diary of a Taekwondo Master. The previous book, Diary of a Rugby Champ, led neatly into this one when Marcus’ dad decided that Marcus’ kicking skills made him a perfect candidate for Taekwondo classes … so off Marcus goes. Marcus’ sense…
Diary of a Rugby Champ from Shamini Flint is the latest in the ‘Diary’ series. Utiliszing the ever popular, cartoon / dairy format Flint has ensured her books are perfect for emerging readers. Each book features 9 year old Marcus Atkinson. Marcus is more than a little challenged when it comes to the sports skills…
Louis Beside Himself is a breath of fresh air, an awesome novel featuring a male protagonist who just adores words. Louis lives with his dad who is constantly trying, and failing, to instigate enthusiasm in Louis for wrestling – but it’s just not happening. Louis prefers being curled up with a book, or spending time…
From the creator of The Terrible Plop and Too Many Elephants comes a great series of engaging chapter books, perfect for the emerging reader. The Boris books are presented beautifully. The vibrant covers open to reveal full colour images on each page. With a mixture of straight narrative and speech bubbles from the characters, these ones are perfect…
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Ooh, this sounds fantastic!
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…