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Wednesday, December 28, 2016 8:28:17 PM
Vicki Stanton wrote a blog post titled Gemina: The Illuminae Files_02:
Vicki said, "Gemina: The Illuminae Files_02 by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff (Allen and Unwin) PB RRP $22.99 ISBN 9781925266573Reviewed by Daniela AndrewsDrone attacks, double agents, dangerous parasites and damaged wormholes: Gemina is a worthy sequel to..." more
Wednesday, December 28, 2016 8:26:03 PM
Vicki Stanton wrote a blog post titled True Stories of Life at Sydney Cove:
Vicki said, "True Stories of Life at Sydney Cove by Susan E Boyer (Birrong Books) PB RRP $18.95After publishing 'Across Great Divides: True Stories of Life at Sydney Cove (2013) through Birrong Books, Susan E Boyer, the author, received positive..." more
Wednesday, December 28, 2016 8:23:36 PM
Vicki Stanton wrote a blog post titled Bear Wants to Know:
Vicki said, "Bear Wants to Know by Donna Gibbs and illustrated by Janet Trotta (CREMORNE1.COM) PB RRP $14.99 ISBN: 978-0-945628-2-1Reviewed by Dianne BatesThis picture book, for 2 to 5 year olds, tells the simple story of curious Harriet and her Bear who asks..." more
Sunday, December 25, 2016 5:41:47 AM
Vicki Stanton wrote a blog post titled Aliens and the Unexpected:
Vicki said, "Aliens and the Unexpected by Rose Inserra (Rockpool Publishing) HB RRP $24.99 ISBN 9781925017489Reviewed by Dianne BatesThe target readership of this book which explores mysterious and strange real life occurrences is readers aged 10 to..." more
Saturday, December 24, 2016 5:41:15 AM
Vicki Stanton wrote a blog post titled Snot Chocolate:
Vicki said, "Snot Chocolate by Morris Gleitzman (Puffin Books) PB RRP $16.99 ISBN 9780143309222Reviewed by Dianne Bates‘Funny stories from one of Australia’s favourite authors,’ reads the title page of this collection of nine stories that follow earlier..." more
Friday, December 23, 2016 5:37:07 AM
Vicki Stanton wrote a blog post titled The Night before Christmas:
Vicki said, "The Night before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore, illustrated by Helene Magisson, (New Frontier Publishing) PB RRP: $24.99 ISBN 9781925059700Reviewed by Rebecca NewmanThis picture book features the text of the famous poem with illustrations..." more
Thursday, December 22, 2016 5:41:42 AM
Vicki Stanton wrote a blog post titled Somewhere Else:
Vicki said, "Somewhere Else written and illustrated by Gus Gordon (Viking) HB RRP $24.99ISBN 9780607078861Reviewed by Dianne BatesWhen Australia’s children’s laureate, author-illustrator Leigh Hobbs says of a book on its cover (as he does on this picture..." more
Wednesday, December 21, 2016 5:47:03 AM
Vicki Stanton wrote a blog post titled Meet the Flying Doctors:
Vicki said, "Meet the Flying Doctors by George Ivanoff illustrated by Ben Wood (Penguin Random House Australia) HB RRP $24.99ISBN 9780143780687Reviewed by Dianne BatesFor children who might not know, the Royal Flying Doctor provides emergency and primary health..." more
Tuesday, December 20, 2016 5:42:41 AM
Vicki Stanton wrote a blog post titled KidGlovz:
Vicki said, "KidGlovz by Julie Hunt, illustrated by Dale Newman (Allen & Unwin) HB RRP $24.99 ISBN 978 174238527Reviewed by Dianne BatesHere is a graphic novel, both fable and saga, which is illustrated in black and white throughout. Its readership..." more
Monday, December 19, 2016 5:40:30 AM
Vicki Stanton wrote a blog post titled Big Bash League:
Vicki said, " Big Bash League by Michael Panckridge (Random House Australia) PB RRP $14.99Switch-Hit Showdown ISBN 9780143782230Double Delivery ISBN 9780143782193Captains’ Clash ISBN 9780143782216Bowling Blitz ISBN 9780143782254What is Big Bash League you..." more
Sunday, December 18, 2016 5:44:10 AM
Vicki Stanton wrote a blog post titled Aliens, Ghosts and Vanishings:
Vicki said, "Aliens, Ghosts and Vanishings by Stella Tarakson, illustrated by Richard Morden (Penguin Random House) HB RRP $27.99ISBN 97819252324969Reviewed by Dianne BatesThis non-fiction book for readers aged 9 to 13 years is subtitled ‘Strange and Possibly..." more
Saturday, December 17, 2016 5:41:57 AM
Vicki Stanton wrote a blog post titled Molly & Mae:
Vicki said, "Molly & Mae by Danny Parker, illustrated by Freya Blackwood (Little Hare Books) HB RRP $24.99ISBN 9781742975276Reviewed by Joanne WishartThis gentle picture book tells the story of two lively girls, Molly and Mae, who are about to embark on a..." more
Friday, December 16, 2016 6:47:46 AM
Vicki Stanton wrote a blog post titled 2016–17 Big Bash Book:
Vicki said, "2016–17 Big Bash Book by Daniel Lane (Allen and Unwin) PB RRP $29.99 ISBN 9781760291419Reviewed by Daniela AndrewsThis highly visual sporting reference guide to the upcoming sixth season of the KFC Big Bash League (BBL) should appeal..." more
Thursday, December 15, 2016 6:39:44 AM
Vicki Stanton wrote a blog post titled Amazing Animals of Australia’s National Parks:
Vicki said, "Amazing Animals of Australia’s National Parksby Gina Newton (NLA Publishing) PB RRP $29.99 ISBN 978 0 642 278883Reviewed by Allison PatersonFrom the author who brought us Blossom Possum comes an attractive addition for the shelves of books..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 6:22:08 AM
Vicki Stanton wrote a blog post titled Shiver Me Timbers!:
Vicki said, "Shiver Me Timbers! by Oakley Graham, illustrated by Nina Caniac(Big Sky Publishing) PB RRP $14.99 ISBN 978-1925520002Reviewed by Anita HowardThis is the tale told in a rhyming text of a fearsome pirate crew , including a chorus of..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:17:28 AM
Vicki Stanton wrote a blog post titled Alison Lester’s Wonderful World:
Vicki said, "Alison Lester’s Wonderful World by Alison Lester (Allen and Unwin) PB RRP $19.99 ISBN 9781760293130Reviewed by Daniela AndrewsI’ve managed to stay detached from the adult colouring-in craze, but it turns out I just hadn’t met the..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:16:03 AM
Vicki Stanton wrote a blog post titled Snail and Turtle Rainy Days:
Vicki said, "Snail and Turtle Rainy Days by Stephen Michael King (Scholastic Press) HB RRP $24.99 ISBN 978-1-76015-906-1Reviewed by Jenny HeslopWhen Turtle woke to play with his friend it was raining and when he knocked on Snail’s shell, he did not come out...." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:13:37 AM
Vicki Stanton wrote a blog post titled The Twelve Days of Dash & Lily:
Vicki said, "The Twelve Days of Dash & Lily by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan (Allen and Unwin) PB RRP $19.99ISBN 9781760293826Reviewed by Daniela AndrewsFirst there was Dash and Lily’s Book of Dares, a romantic tale of how two teenagers met and fell in..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:11:27 AM
Vicki Stanton wrote a blog post titled Natural World:
Vicki said, "Natural World by Amanda Wood & Mike Jolley, illustrated by Owen Davey (Murdoch Books) HB RRP $35.00ISBN 9781847807519Reviewed by Daniela Andrews‘… over millions of years, since life appeared on Earth, each animal and every plant has evolved..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:11:25 AM
Vicki Stanton wrote a blog post titled I don’t want to go to Bed:
Vicki said, "I don’t want to go to Bed by David Cornish (Harper Collins) HBK RRP $24.99 ISBN 978-1-46075-05-82Reviewed by Karen HendriksThis book is the sequel to the very funny picture book, I Don’t Want to Eat my Dinner by author-illustrator..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:10:10 AM
Vicki Stanton wrote a blog post titled Granny's place:
Vicki said, "Granny's place by Allison Paterson, illustrated by Shane McGarth (Big Sky Publishing) HB RRP $24.99 PB RRP $14.99ISBN: HB 978-1-925275-62-9 PB 978-1-925275-63-6Reviewed..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:07:43 AM
Vicki Stanton wrote a blog post titled A Toy Christmas:
Vicki said, "A Toy Christmas – a magical, illustrated anthology of original stories compiled by Sophie Masson (Christmas Press) PB RRP $24.99 ISBN 9780994234063Reviewed by Catherine BauerWith Christmas glittering on the near horizon, if it’s a little festive..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:05:31 AM
Vicki Stanton wrote a blog post titled Odd Dog Out:
Vicki said, "Odd Dog Outby Rob Biddulph (Harper Collins – GB) HB RRP $16.99 ISBN 9780007594153Reviewed by Sharon McGuinnessFrom the opening pages of this delightful, slightly retro style picture book, Biddulph gives his reader an..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:05:30 AM
Vicki Stanton wrote a blog post titled The Selwood Boys - Battle Royale:
Vicki said, "The Selwood Boys - Battle Royale by Tony Wilson (ABC Books) HB RRP $14.99 ISBN 978-0-733335-45-7Reviewed by Karen HendriksIn this recent book in the series, Tony Wilson introduces AFL Royalty, the Selwood Boys and shares stories..." more
Wednesday, December 28, 2016 11:07:31 PM
Vicki Stanton wrote a blog post titled Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja 2: Pirate Invasion:
Vicki said, "Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja 2: Pirate Invasion by Marcus Emerson (Allen and Unwin) PB RRP $9.99ISBN 9781760295561Reviewed by Daniela Andrews“It’s not that anyone is against me … It’s just that nobody is exactly with me.”So says Chase..." more