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 …
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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 …
The Girl From the Sea
The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag is possibly one of the best books I’ve ever read! I really enjoyed how it included LGBTQIA+ representation by making the main characters Keltie and Morgan lesbian lovers. Morgan is a girl who believes she must hide her true personality, and the fact that she is …
The Hard Way
The Hard Way, by Konrad Marshall, is a story about the Richmond Tigers and their journey through‘Hub Life’ during the 2020 COVID-infected year. It was a hard year in 2020, especially in the AFL, with the delay of the football season. Marshall was inside the clubrooms and coach’s box, interviewing the players. His book provided …
When We Were Two
The novel When We Were Two is written by Robert Newton. This heartfelt novel shows thecompassion and love the protagonist, Dan, has for his brother, Eddie. Though he grew up with anabusive father and a mother who escaped, Dan managed to protect his brother while fending forthem both. Their search for their mother starts in …
The Long Walk
The Long Walk, by award-winning horror author Stephen King, follows 100 teenage boys on theirjourney to walk along the U.S. Route 1 – without rest. Rules for this gruelling match are simple: youmust keep a steady pace of 4 m.p.h., no outside aid, slow down under the speed limit and you’regiven a warning, three warnings …