Posts By Sue Mauger
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164Books & LiteratureBook Review: This is NOT the DIARY of Izzy Dobson, by Abigail Balfe
MIDDLE-GRADE: The illustrated fiction debut from Abigail Balfe, author of A Different Sort of Normal, about a neurodivergent preteen girl navigating school...
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240Books & LiteratureBook Review: Romeo v Juliet, by R.A. Spratt
MIDDLE-GRADE: With chaos, wit and R.A. Spratt wisdom, if those who rush stumble and fall, Romeo and Juliet are about to crash-land...
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375Books & LiteratureBook Review: The Drover’s Son, by Leah Purcell, illustrated by Dub Leffler
PICTURE BOOK: Based on the Henry Lawson short story, Leah Purcell’s adaptation of The Drover’s Wife started off as a play, was...
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396Books & LiteratureBook Review: The Drover’s Son, by Leah Purcell, illustrated by Dub Leffler
CHILDREN'S BOOK: A yarn of bonding and the sharing of stories that celebrates the impact of a good man and a strong...
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551Books & LiteratureBook Review: The Bookshop of Buried Pasts, by Sarah Clutton
GENERAL FICTION: Secrets, humour, love and mystery abound in this uplifting novel from the bestselling author of The Remarkable Truths of Alfie...
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556Books & LiteratureBook Review: Bravepaw and the Fangstone of Flintfall, by L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu
CHILDREN'S BOOK: An epic Tail of Adventure! Can one gallant mouse find the Gems of Harmony and save her homeland from destruction?
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472Books & LiteratureBook Review: The Sugarcane Kids and the Mystery at Angel Bay, by Charlie Archbold
MIDDLE-GRADE: The exciting new book in the Sugarcane Kids series is a fast-paced, action-packed adventure, with clues to follow, cunning plans, and...
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633Books & LiteratureBook Review: The First Easter, illustrated by Jess Racklyeft
PICTURE BOOK: A long time ago, in a country far away a man called Jesus travelled to the big city to spread...
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552Books & LiteratureBook Review: Oceanforged: The Wicked Ship, by Amelia Mellor
MIDDLE-GRADE: From the bestselling author of The Grandest Bookshop in the World comes the first instalment of an epic new fantasy adventure...
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650Books & LiteratureBook Review: Bitza, by Andrew Daddo, illustrated by Stephen Michael King
CHILDREN'S BOOK: A heartwarming and fabulously funny junior fiction series for girls and boys, told from the point of view of a...
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835Books & LiteratureBook Review: A Murder is Going Down, by Kate Emery
YA: A brilliant and hilarious cosy YA crime from the author of My Family and Other Suspects, with a mystery that will...
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1.1KBooks & LiteratureBook Review: Going for Pippies, by Wilaaran Laurie, illustrated by Tori-Jay Mordey
PICTURE BOOK: Going for Pippies is a beautifully illustrated children’s picture book that welcomes readers to a First Nations narrative about family,...
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665Books & LiteratureBook Review: Turbo Turtle, Gregg Dreise
PICTURE BOOK: This little lizard is lost in a big world, but he eventually finds his place. He finds where he belongs.
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830Books & LiteratureBook Review: The Wondrous Tale of Lavender Wolfe, by Karen Foxlee
MIDDLE-GRADE: An inventive and playful fantasy-adventure about an abandoned girl, a friendly ogress and a terrible curse from the multi-award-winning and bestselling...
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1.2KBooks & LiteratureBook Review: Murder in the Cathedral, by Kerry Greenwood
MYSTERY: The indefatigable Miss Phryne Fisher returns to solve what may be her most puzzling murder.
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656Books & LiteratureBook Review: Everything Under the Sun, by Molly Oldfield
NON-FICTION: A wonderful new paperback edition of 366 curious questions asked by children from around the world, based on the award-winning podcast...
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1.0KBooks & LiteratureBook Review: There’s a Prawn in Parliament House, by Annabel Crabb, illustrated by First Dog on the Moon.
NON-FICTION: A funny and informative account of how Australia's democracy works, written for kids by one of Australia's best-known and most entertaining...
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978Books & LiteratureBook Review: Windy Washing Day, by Yvonne Low and Kate Talbot
PICTURE BOOK: It’s a dry, sunny day and perfect for hanging out the laundry. But what happens when an unexpected wind pulls...
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1.2KBooks & LiteratureBook Review: The Last Egg, by Sofie Laguna, illustrated by Jess Racklyeft
PICTURE BOOK: A beautiful story about love and kindness and loyalty in the face of adversity, from the award-winning creators of many...
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544Books & LiteratureBook Review: Mango and Hopscotch, by Sophie Cunningham, illustrated by Anil Tortop
The heartwarming tale of a brave kangaroo and her joey, inspired by true stories of courageous animal rescues around Australia, from the...
