Because one person was inspired to compose beautiful music, because a group of people played that music for an audience, because a team of people…
Because one person was inspired to compose beautiful music, because a group of people played that music for an audience, because a team of people…
The Wonder by Faye Hanson (The Five Mile Press, 2014) shares the story of a young boy whose head is filled with wonderful, creative thoughts.…
It’s Tommy’s last day visiting his Pa’s farm. His mum is almost there to pick him up, but there is time for one last ride…
Kate Whittaker is pushing forward through life after the loss of her beloved husband Cameron. Despite strong relationships with her mother, best friend Grace, workmates…
“Draw a circle. Build your world.” The Circles All Around Us by Brad Montague and Kristi Montague (Dial Books for Young Readers, 2021) is a…
Back in 2010 when it was first released, I read Jasper Fforde’s Shades of Grey (Hodder & Stoughton) and loved it. I eagerly awaited the…
Queen Narelle (Walker Books, 2023) is another beautifully crafted and thoughtful verse novel for younger readers by Australian author, Sally Murphy. The book focuses on…
Melody Trumpet’s parents expect her to be a musical virtuoso. They are both international musical superstars, so everyone expects Melody to be musically gifted. In…
The first book in the Juno Jones series by award-winning Australian author Kate Gordon (Yellow Brick Books, 2019), Juno Jones, Word Ninja is a clever…
I read my first Hart of Texas story while I was travelling in late 2022. I was anxious about the trip for a variety of…