Telling a story, similar to One Small Island, about the continent of Antarctica with animals who live in its natural habitat. I like this book because of the word choices and illustrations. There’s nothing I dislike about the book. The author was inspired by global warming and how we are slowly killing the planet and …
November 2022
Whisper on the Wind
Whisper on the Wind is an amazing book for everyone to read, especially younger age groups like 3-6 year olds. In my opinion, the best thing about the book is the wording. What I mean by that is, the book repeats what the previous page says which is a good thing because if you are …
We Are Australians
The We are Australians book written by Duncan Smith and Nicole Godwin and illustrated by Jandamarra Cadd is an absolutely exceptional masterpiece. This book tells/shows how important our country and our community is and how we stand up to share our differences with each other. The paintings are intricate, phenomenal, creative and inspiring. I believe …
We Run Tomorrow
We Run Tomorrow is a new children’s chapter book by author, Nat Amoore, with illustrations by Mike Barry. Published in 2022 this is a heart-warming and adventurous, book about four friends: Jed, Sticks, Tommy, and Maki. They are splitting up from their town as they end Primary school. So, they decide to do one last …
Nanberry
Nanberry is a historical fiction novel by Australian author Jackie French, which is set in the 1700s. Nanberry is an Aboriginal boy living with his family and tribe until an infectious disease wipes out his whole tribe and his only home. When the English colonisers come to Australia and destroy his home, Surgeon White takes …
Daughter of the Deep
In Rick Riordan’s novel, ‘Daughter of the Deep’, we are taken into the life of Ana Dakkar, a first-year student at Harding-Pencroft Academy, a school for marine biology students. Riordan immerses us in her life and the trauma she is dealing with after the loss of her parents. The reader can watch Ana grow up …
Eragon
The book Eragon (Book One in The Inheritance Cycle series), written by Christopher Paolini, is adeep, powerful and extraordinary novel. Eragon takes us on a journey through the perspective ofour title character. Brom, a friend Eragon has known since he was young, is a storyteller. He wouldtell stories of dragons, Rider’s, past Kings, and Queens. …
Lunch with the Stationmaster
Lunch with the Stationmaster is a Young Adult novel written by Derek Hansen (and the third book in the Lunch with series). The book is set in between two different times, those being the modern day and the end of WWII. The plot is based around Milos Heyman telling his story of how he survived …
Funny Kid: Next Level
Funny Kid Next Level is a great book to read. Set in Max’s hometown of Redhill, we follow the storyof a group of unique friends who are on a mission to become professional gamers. They encounterdifficulties along the way from friends and family. The storyline is easy to follow with smoothtransitions between events. Key moments …
It Ends With Us
It Ends with Us is a mature book which talks deeply about themes of physical abuse in relationships. The story follows Lily Bloom who is revealed to have two love interests in this story. It gives you a very important perspective on the struggles when wanting to escape an abusive relationship, and the challenges of …