Author: Mark Greenwood Illustrator: Andrew McLean ISBN: 978-1-925081-38-1 RRP: $24.99 Publication Date: August 1, 2018 Publisher: Walker Books Australia Copy: Courtesy of the Publisher Age Range: Age from 7 years The Happiness Box a wartime book of hope is an inspirational true story set during World War II. I think it's safe to say that this is probably not a book … [Read more...]
BOOK CLUB: The Peacock Summer
Author: Hannah Richell ISBN: 978-0-7336-4043-8 RRP: $29.99 Publication Date: June 26, 2018 Publisher: Hachette Copy: Courtesy of the Publisher The Peacock Summer is Hannah Richell's third long awaited novel and it was as breathtaking as the glorious cover. I loved this book, though I can't say I loved every minute of reading it because some of the subject matter was a … [Read more...]
BOOK CLUB: The Upside of Over
Author: J.D. Barrett ISBN: 978-0-7336-3797-1 RRP: $29.99 Publication Date: May 29, 2018 Publisher: Hachette Copy: Courtesy of the Publisher The Upside of Over is the third novel by J.D. Barrett, a successful Australian television writer and script editor. I haven't read her books, though her debut came across my desk and looked like it could be quite an entertaining … [Read more...]
CHILDRENS BOOK CLUB: The Penguins Are Coming
Author: Meg McKinlay Illustrator: Mark Jackson ISBN: 978-1-760650-39-1 RRP: $16.99 Publication Date: June 1, 2018 Publisher: Walker Books Australia Copy: Courtesy of the Publisher The Penguins Are Coming is a massive hit in our house. Master 4 and I have read it, I think, 4 times today and he is a fan. I asked him what his favourite part was and he said the hippo … [Read more...]
BOOK CLUB: A Room at the Manor
Author: Julie Shackman ISBN: 978-1-76063-286-1 RRP: $29.99 Publication Date: July 2018 Publisher: Allen & Unwin Copy: Courtesy of the Publisher A Room at the Manor is a new release by Julie Shackman set in Scotland that sounds heartwarming and intriguing. The cover is absolutely stunning and it's one I look forward to reading. The month is beginning to run away from … [Read more...]
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