You won't want to put it down, you will be left satisfied at the end, yet wanting more. You may be shaken a little but appreciate the big issues explored in the story.
The Mother Fault
Books on Tour – The Battle
Put on your Armour and get ready to battle the monsters with Edward who is feeling anxious about starting school and afraid of the ogres he may meet.
Rosie and Rasmus
There are some people that you come across in life that are pretty special. There is something about their warmth and love for others, and their passion for their craft that comes out in their books. Serena Geddes is one such person and you can see her kindness, zest for life and love for others come out in her first author/illustrated book Rosie and Rasmus.
Detention
Detention was a privilege to read. It was confronting, powerful, emotional filled and an important story to tell. It reminded me that not all Australians live equally
Books on Tour: Kisses in your Heart
Kisses in your Heart has words that are reassuring and will help your children overcome fears by realising their loved one is still with them no matter where they are.
Q&A with Eco Rangers, Ebony & Jay
How wonderful it was to recently talk to the Eco Rangers, Ebony and Jay after they recently brave as they protected our environment and saved a Pelican in Peril.
A Great Escape
A Great Escape is a story of courage, resilience and bravery during a time of uncertainty. Felice Arena has again written about a difficult topic in a way that keeps the reader invested in the story.
Lottie and Walter
“Lottie has a secret…Only Lottie knew that a shark was hiding in the swimming pool.” Each week at Swimming lesson Lottie just sits and watches, making sure the shark doesn’t eat her. It is not until one week that Lottie makes a new friend Walter, that she begins to find her bravery.
47 Degrees
Reading 47 degrees opened my eyes to the realities of what was faced on Black Saturday ten years ago. Justin D'Ath has captured his experiences and put it into a work of fiction for ages 10 years and over.
Outside
Going outside seems simple right? Just as telling you about this book should also be simple, but it’s not, I barely know where to start. It had me on edge the whole time, I was confused and even frustrated, the solutions seemed so simple but they weren’t. My heart ached, I wanted Ele to be safe, to be free, to understand what the Outside is.
Little Big Reads 