This story starts with 12-year-old Gracie Sparks, who is about to start high school, but she’s nervous because her best friends aren’t going to the same school as her. We follow her messy start to Year 7 as she tries very hard to find new friends and get into the school band. Gracie feels like …
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Wildsmith: into the dark forest by Liz Flanagan
Just like Joe Todd‑Stanton’s illustrations, this book has a magical and inviting feel that pulls you in straight away. The plot is full of exciting twists that keep the story moving and make you want to keep reading. Wildsmith: Into the Dark Forest also shares an important message about accepting yourself and the changes happening …
Big Animal Bush Bash by Brentos
Just by looking through the pages, I assure you that you will love this book. Big Aussie Bush Bash tells a story about a koala named Snags who invites many animals to a party. At first there are quite a few animals, but at the end the few turn into an uncountable number of animals …
The monsters next door by Kate Alice Marshall
The Monsters next door is a stunning book for readers who are looking for a heartwarming thriller! From the authors immense descriptive language to her attention to detail, this book is truly amazing. The story is set in what seems a nice, normal town, however Charlie Greer senses that something is terribly off about her …
The butterfly house by Harry Woodgate
The butterfly house is an excellent read for children. When a young girl named Holly helps a person find their way out of the thorny branches, she discovers that there is beauty in everything. The story expresses the hidden message of the silent battles people are facing. By linking depression to weeds that grow, the …
Guess how I was born by Susanne Gervay
This book is about a little girl called Violet who is having a dress up party with her friend. This book makes me think about different families. I would recommend this to a person who is curious and likes solving mysteries. I would rate this book a 5/5 for its humour and creativity. It would …
Rainbow Street by R.W.R. McDonald
Rainbow Street is a fantastic book for young readers. Its simple, yet important, moral of inclusion mixed with with Kelly Canby’s excellent illustrations is what makes this book unique. Kids will read this book and be blown away, while learning more about inclusion. R.W.R. McDonald has definitely done his research about other cultures, as there …
A Gift from the Birds by Caroline Stills
A Gift from the birds is a story where the symbolisation of birds, grief and a pinch of happy times which has engaging description.It is about a girl named Millie with her parents and she turned ten years old. She then meets two crows in her backyard and faces a terrible loss later in the …
The Best Witch in Paris by Lauren Crozier
The best witch in Paris is an extraordinary book about a young witch named Luna. In this book we learn about Luna’s many adventures as she lives with her aunts. I think this book has a particularly good description of words and setting as I can clearly understand what is happening as well as picture …