Children's Books

Two Aussie Legends: Ned Kelly V. The Salad Roll

A guest post by Nova Weetman

Apr 26, 2024 •

My Problematic Favourites

Thoughts on Lynne Reid Banks and Roald Dahl

Apr 9, 2024 •

Finding Kate Kelly

Outlaw Girls is the story of a modern girl going back in time to befriend Kate Kelly, sister of Ned.

Feb 26, 2024 •

Forever by Judy Blume

Trip down Memory Lane #4

Jan 26, 2024 •

Another seven little Australians, with Huda Hayek

Huda Hayek talks about fictionalising her siblings, sticking to her plan in the face of negative feedback, and her journey from reluctant reader to…

Jan 3, 2024 •

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Two Children, Two Reading Journeys

Observations from a parent and bibliophile

Dec 7, 2023 •

Francine Pascal's Sweet Valley High

Trip down Memory Lane #3

Nov 30, 2023 •

The Midnight Kittens by Dodie Smith

Trip Down Memory Lane #2

Nov 14, 2023 •

#1 Young Adult Reading Notes

Completely Normal by Biffy James

Nov 6, 2023 •

What Did They Do To Deserve That?

Questions about the naming and changing of literary awards

Oct 30, 2023 •

Psst! I've released the ghosts

A short recording from earlier this year

Oct 2, 2023 •

Bewitched by Boarding School Fiction

A guest post by Jessica Miller

Sep 15, 2023 •

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