Category: juvenile

Children’s Book Review: Mr Archimedes’ Bath by Pamela Allen
2020 Reviews · children · juvenile

Children’s Book Review: Mr Archimedes’ Bath by Pamela Allen

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Title: Mr Archimedes’ Bath Author/Illustrator: Pamela Allen Published: January 20th 2020 Publisher: Harper Collins Pages: 32 Genres:  Children (0+) RRP: $24.99 Revisit an age-old theory in a fresh new way. Every time Mr Archimedes has a bath with his friends, the water overflows. Somebody must be putting extra water in the bath. Is it Kangaroo? Or is it Goat or… Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Mr Archimedes’ Bath by Pamela Allen

Children’s Book Review: Secrets Hidden Below: The Adamson Adventures by Sandra Bennett
#aww2019 · 2019 Reviews · children · juvenile

Children’s Book Review: Secrets Hidden Below: The Adamson Adventures by Sandra Bennett

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Title: Secrets Hidden Below: The Adamson Adventures Author: Sandra Bennett Published: 1st March 2019 Publisher: Elephant Tree Publishing Pages: 130 Genres:  Children –  Middle Grade Readers (8-12 years) RRP: $16.95 The Adamson family are set for a surfing holiday in Bali they’ll never forget. Dad wants to surf all day and Mum wants to shop. Zac is eager… Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Secrets Hidden Below: The Adamson Adventures by Sandra Bennett

New Release Book Review: Just a Girl by Jackie French
#aww2018 · 2018 Reviews · children · historical fiction · juvenile · new release

New Release Book Review: Just a Girl by Jackie French

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Title: Just a Girl Author: Jackie French Published: August 20th 2018 Publisher: Harper Collins Books Australia Pages: 258 Genres: Fiction, Children, Historical RRP: $16.99 Rating: 4 stars Mary, the mother of Jesus, was a truly extraordinary woman. And after 2000 years, the story of her brave and remarkable life continues to inspire and enthrall us, as that young woman from Nazareth was never ‘just… Continue reading New Release Book Review: Just a Girl by Jackie French

Guest Throwback Thursday Book Review: Zeroes by Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti
2018 Reviews · children · contemporary fiction · juvenile · Mrs R Review · Throwback Thursday

Guest Throwback Thursday Book Review: Zeroes by Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti

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Welcome to a weekly post, Throwback Thursday. This weekly book review post is a way to share some old favourites, books that were published over a year ago and most importantly those books that have been languishing on the to be read pile for far too long! Don’t call them heroes. But these six Californian… Continue reading Guest Throwback Thursday Book Review: Zeroes by Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti

Book Broadcast: His Name Was Walter by Emily Rodda
#aww2018 · 2018 Reviews · Australian · Book Broadcast · fantasy · fiction · history · juvenile · new release

Book Broadcast: His Name Was Walter by Emily Rodda

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Book Broadcast is a post I have created to help ease the load of the books I have for review. It is a great way to spread the word, providing recognition to an author or publisher for sending me a book to review. As my reviewing and blogging duties have stepped up a notch in… Continue reading Book Broadcast: His Name Was Walter by Emily Rodda

Book Review: Becoming Aurora by Elizabeth Kasmer
2016 Reviews · Australian · contemporary fiction · Goodreads giveaway · juvenile · small town · young adult

Book Review: Becoming Aurora by Elizabeth Kasmer

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Title: Becoming Aurora Author: Elizabeth Kasmer Published: September 19th 2016 Publisher: University of Queensland Press Pages: 224 Genres: Young Adult, Contemporary, Australian RRP: $19.95 Rating: 4 stars Tonight we are wolves. Our pack moves as one, past empty shop fronts and faded billboards. Sixteen-year-old Rory is at a crossroads in her life. While her gang… Continue reading Book Review: Becoming Aurora by Elizabeth Kasmer