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The secret business of writing about puberty
How my son inspired one of the themes of The Wild Unknown
Apr 27
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Emily Gale
17
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The Books That Made Me Series
Re-reading childhood favourites, and a poem from Gaza
Aug 5, 2025
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Emily Gale
10
1
3
The Minis Series
4 espresso shots about writing, reading or the book industry; and thoughts on two funny novels for children
Jul 3, 2025
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Emily Gale
9
2
1
Scam and Spam
A two-parter
Sep 24, 2024
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Emily Gale
8
6
Two Aussie Legends: Ned Kelly V. The Salad Roll
A guest post by Nova Weetman
Apr 26, 2024
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Emily Gale
15
4
1
My Problematic Favourites
Thoughts on Lynne Reid Banks and Roald Dahl
Apr 9, 2024
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Emily Gale
5
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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
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Emily Gale
10
2
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Forever by Judy Blume
Trip down Memory Lane #4
Jan 26, 2024
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Emily Gale
4
2
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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Emily Gale
2
1
25:08
Two Children, Two Reading Journeys
Observations from a parent and bibliophile
Dec 7, 2023
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Emily Gale
5
5
4
Francine Pascal's Sweet Valley High
Trip down Memory Lane #3
Nov 30, 2023
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Emily Gale
5
4
5
The Midnight Kittens by Dodie Smith
Trip Down Memory Lane #2
Nov 14, 2023
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Emily Gale
4
2
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