Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Tumtum and Nutmeg's Christmas adventure! by Emily Bearn

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When I read the first title in the Tumtum and Nutmeg series I was hooked and shocked. Poor little Tumtum eats poison chocolate and is very ...
Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Toppling by Sally Murphy

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It is difficult to know where to begin with this little book. If I say too much about the plot it will be spoilt. I know this because after...
Saturday, June 26, 2010

Orange Silver Sausage a collection of poems without rhymes from Zephaniah to Agard Compiled by James Carter and Graham Denton

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Orange Silver Sausage a collection of poems without rhymes from Zephaniah to Agard is a very special poetry book. I knew this was a winner ...

The Clumsies make a mess by Sorrel Anderson (alias the Clumsies)

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Here is another little gem – a junior novel easy to read and heaps of fun! The Clumsies make a Mess arrived in our library last week and I ...
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Sunday, June 20, 2010

The unfinished Angel by Sharon Creech

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This is one of those very illusive books. What I mean by this is I am not sure if I loved it or if it has just left me puzzled. I am glad I ...
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Monday, June 14, 2010

The Remarkable Secret of Aurelie Bonhoffen by Deborah Abela

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I recently attended a talk where the speakers tried to guess which books might be short listed for the CBCA 2010 awards. One speaker just sp...

Bear and Chook by the sea by Lisa Shanahan illustrated by Emma Quay

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If you have been reading my blog you will know I really value books about friendship and this lovely book, short listed for the Children’s B...